PHASE 4: Test & Adapt

Tool 14: Prototype in Zone 1

4 – 7
90 min
paper, cardboard, tape, old magazines, various objects

This tool helps the team turn an idea into a small, tangible first step in their closest environment — Zone 1. Instead of waiting for perfect conditions, the group tests a simple experiment that allows learning through experience.
A prototype can be a conversation, a spatial setup, a message, a micro-event, or another small intervention — anything that can be tested and observed.
Working in Zone 1 creates safety and quick feedback, helping the team see what works, where resistance appears, and how the idea can evolve.