Author: Julian Kupper

M.A.T.E.

Model: Make a model of your idea
Assess: design a suitable test / set of tests, list success criteria
Test: Put the model to the test.
Evaluate: List and/or write up results of testing.

Model, assess, test & evaluate is a way to help you get the most out of your prototyping.
Why not follow the steps and find out what the strengths and weakness of your design idea are?
How would it behave differently using different materials &/or joining methods?