Make the ugly one. Be encouraged by the functionality, rather than the form. There is nothing wrong with a prototype that solves a problem but needs a facelift.

Make the ugly one. Be encouraged by the functionality, rather than the form. There is nothing wrong with a prototype that solves a problem but needs a facelift. If people are willing to use it, figure out how to improve the visual design -- delegate, sell it, design sabbatical, take some classes, whatever. This may require throwing some work away, but it's still a functioning thing.