The Goldilocks Principle for Prototyping

Summary: The Goldilocks Principle says to aim for prototypes that are just right for your user research needs and will get an honest reaction from participants.

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Megan Brown is an Experience Specialist with Nielsen Norman Group, focusing on design. She enjoys designing intuitive experiences that help users navigate complex systems.

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