Which techniques are part of the participatory design process?

• A. Discovery, evaluation, prototype
• B. Surveys, testing, release
• C. Testing, review, redesign
• D. Analysis, design, prototype

Answer: (A)

Participatory design centers on involving users directly in shaping the solution, using collaborative activities that uncover needs, gather feedback, and materialize ideas for testing. The combo of discovery, evaluation, and prototype fits this approach well: discovery captures user context and requirements; evaluation brings users in to assess concepts and provide real-time feedback; and prototyping makes ideas tangible so participants can interact with them, guiding iterative improvement with input from those who will use the product. The other options miss this level of ongoing user involvement: surveys, testing, release focuses more on data collection and delivering a final product; testing, review, redesign suggests iteration but not necessarily active user co-creation; analysis, design, prototype is a common design sequence but doesn’t inherently emphasize collaborating with users throughout the process.