All Things Product with Teresa and Petra AI Prototyping
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Jun 17, 2025 Discover how AI prototyping tools are transforming product development, making it faster and more interactive. Learn why understanding engineering is still crucial, even in a no-code landscape. The discussion highlights common pitfalls and the importance of teamwork in building effective prototypes. You’ll also hear about the role of iterative testing and the surprising value of even failed prototypes. Get ready to rethink what it means to prototype and test assumptions efficiently!
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Building Costs Aren't Zero
- Building with AI tools does not cost zero, as engineering skills are still needed.
- Even with low cost, building the wrong product wastes life and resources.
Teresa’s AI Chat App Story
- Teresa built a complex chat interface app for her course students using AI prototyping tools in about seven hours.
- Her app integrates custom data, prompting, and secure database management.
Petra’s Leadership Wheel Prototype
- Petra prototyped a self-assessment leadership tool using vibe coding to test different visualization ideas.
- The prototype revealed flaws in performance scale visualization leading her to pause development.
