7-Day Prototype

Step 3: Turning feedback into decisions.

In Review, we walk through the prototype with the right people, capture feedback in one place, and turn comments into clear decisions. The goal is calm, focused approvals—not endless threads and conflicting edits.

Review the terms on this page, or use the steps below to explore the rest of the prototype process.

Key terms in this step Review round Consolidated feedback Decision log Scope check

Review round

Scheduled pass

A planned window of time when your named reviewers look at the prototype and share feedback.

Why it matters

Time-boxed rounds keep feedback from trickling in for weeks. Everyone knows when to review, and we know when it’s safe to start making updates.

What we’ll ask you
  • Who should review this round (names, not just roles).
  • When they can realistically review and respond.
  • Which parts of the prototype you want them to focus on first.

Consolidated feedback

One source of truth

All comments and requests gathered into a single list before we start making changes.

Why it matters

A consolidated list avoids conflicting edits and duplicate work. We respond once, and you can see how every point was handled.

What we’ll ask you
  • Who will combine feedback from different reviewers.
  • Whether you prefer comments in a doc, spreadsheet, or review tool.
  • Which comments are “must have” vs. “nice to have.”

Decision log

What we agreed

A short record of key choices we make during review—kept in plain language and easy to scan.

Why it matters

A simple log prevents “didn’t we already decide that?” moments. New stakeholders can catch up quickly without reopening old decisions.

What we’ll ask you
  • Who has final say when opinions differ.
  • Which decisions are now locked in for build.
  • Any open questions you’d like to resolve before we move to Plan.

Scope check

Stay on track

A quick look at whether new requests fit the agreed prototype scope and timeline, or belong in a future phase.

Why it matters

Review often sparks great ideas. A scope check lets us capture them without quietly stretching the budget, timeline, or complexity of this first build.

What we’ll ask you
  • Which ideas are essential for launch vs. “phase two.”
  • Where you’re comfortable trimming or simplifying.
  • Any hard deadlines we must protect as we adjust.