Explore real-time prototyping techniques using visual programming languages in this 47-minute conference talk. Discover how to drive more efficient development cycles for products and services in the era of digitalization. Learn about the advantages of visual programming tools for IoT, embedded software, and complex installation interfaces. Examine real-world examples and lab conceptual projects focusing on TouchDesigner to solve design problems in areas such as sensor-based data dashboards, natural language interfaces, and embedded software interfaces. Gain insights into how different skills and technological developments can create exciting collaboration opportunities when applying the right methods and tools. Understand the benefits of visual programming for non-coders, the "spaghetti monster effect," and the upsides and downsides of this approach through various examples and design problem solutions.