Of all the practices fundamental to the theory of human-centered design, prototyping is one of the most crucial. The prototyping stage allows design teams to be on the same page and enables them to explore their options while determining how customers will interact with the product or service in question.

Millions of companies have been thrown into a remote environment, with little preparation or guidance as to how they can make this unique situation work. At ExperiencePoint, we’ve found that gathering firsthand information from experts in a field is a useful step towards innovation. As such, we curated the trusted practices of companies that have been working remotely for years, and who are adept at keeping employees engaged and productive while working from home.

It’s likely that another long day of remote work is upon you, and you are questioning where you’ll find the energy to produce the fresh and original ideas required to excel in your role. If you’re a natural born extrovert, working solo can be especially challenging — without the banter and casual encounters you used to draw inspiration from, it can feel impossible to tap into your own well of creativity.

As the world continues to navigate the unfamiliar territory of a pandemic, many companies are struggling to stay appropriately connected to their client base. Hoping to survive the economic storm, they’ve been challenged to walk a fine line between promoting their services and remaining sensitive to the stress and situations that may impede their customers from consuming.

It’s likely you’re missing some of the perks of an office environment — the breakroom snack jar, the unflinching wifi signal and that favourite quiet nook where you found you did your best work.