Quarters, Inc

question 30

Essay

Quarters, Inc. is a company that sells maps of the U.S.A. that have pre-fitted holes corresponding to the recently released quarters with state emblems on the back. The maps are display cases and collectors guides for families or individuals participating in the program. The marketing manager would like to increase sales of the maps over the Internet. Currently the company has a web presence, but it is not able to handle purchases. As the IS manager you have been assigned the new "selling maps over the Internet project." Describe the three types of interface design prototypes and make a recommendation on the appropriate prototyping technique you would use.

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