This week in the UX-clinic discussion forum: Topic #1 – The frankenstein prototype:

For 3 weeks I’ve been building a design prototype and I’ve earned support from programmers and managers. But now, I’m losing control. The focus of debate has moved from the hallway to the prototype: everyone wants to push the prototype in different directions. We’re adding things that clearly contradict each other and I’m losing control of the (sanity of the) design.

How do I keep the prototype from becoming Frankenstein (an out of control, and very ugly, monster)? I realize I can’t be the prototype dictator, but how can I keep the authority I’ve earned?

– Signed, Avoiding Frankenstein