Introduction to prototyping

​This session will focus on helping you understand why we prototype and the mindsets you need to get started.

​Abram El-Sabagh will explore guide the discussion around:

• ​What is prototyping?

• ​Why is prototyping important?

• ​What are the different approaches to prototyping?

​Our facilitator

​​Abram El-Sabagh

​​Abram is a designer and researcher with significant experience applying design and systems thinking around the world. He has led projects focused on social impact and innovation in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Africa. Abram has coached teams around the world to tackle complex problems, from malnutrition to disaster risks. He has worked across the government and not-for-profit sector in health, social justice, education, agriculture, disaster management, politics, and water and sanitation.

​​He believes that design’s power is in engaging diverse perspectives, enabling people to navigate complexity and bring about a better future. Abram has designed and led successful strategy and innovation projects for governments and global not-for-profits.

​​He also founded Design for Impact to create the next generation of change-makers!