Build to Empathize is one of the 12 Purposes of Prototyping in which we build prototypes to develop a deeper understanding of the customer and of their world / situation / problem.
GInI’sCInP Handbooklists 12 Purposes of Prototyping, including "Build to Empathize," where prototypes are created not to test solutions but to deepen empathy—e.g., simulating a user’s experience to understand their context, struggles, or needs. This aligns with the Empathize phase, using tangible models to bridge observation and insight. "Build to Learn" (A) tests functionality or feasibility, not empathy. "Build to Think" (B) aids ideation, not user understanding. "Build to Clarify" (C) refines concepts for communication, not customer insight. Option D matches GInI’s definition, aligning with the original answer, showcasing GInI’s nuanced prototyping philosophy—leveraging physicality to enhance human connection, a subtle yet powerful Front End tool.
[Reference:GInICInP Handbook, Section on 12 Purposes of Prototyping., ]
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