Tag Archives: wireframe

Creating wireframes for CoCo Website

We are getting so close to implementing actual design. I created a few drafts of a wireframe for an upcoming client meeting. Wireframes are a great way to communicate.

I love that wireframe can be used as a discussion point for so many things:

  • Take your sketch to the next level
  • In some instances, ad branding color and logo
  • Show basic flow of page
  • See if you and your client are on the same page
  • Illustrate some design ideas, and discuss interactivity or animation potential
  • Allow the client to modify concepts because you are both looking at the same thing
  • Working together in person to come up with a better solution

wireframe as a UX deliverable

 

Website Evolution: Wireframes

After sketching a few ideas, one can take these rough sketches to the next level with wireframes. This is a great way to explore more ideas, yet not commit yourself to a high-fidelity design. I created this wireframe in Adobe InDesign because that program is quick and easy to use (for me) and has all the functionality one needs to create a wireframe.

Wireframes are a good middle step between touch sketched and a high-fidelity mock up.
Wireframes are a good middle step between touch sketched and a high-fidelity mock up.

UXPIN’s Guide to wireframing free book

I came across a great resource the other day that I would like to share with you. UXPIN is a paid service for wireframing websites, tablet and mobile pages online. Though UXPIN is a paid resource, they do offer several valuable and FREE resources. One resource I would like to mention now is their free ebook “The Guide to Wireframing.

UXPIN's Guide to Wireframing ebook

Some of the resources I like in particular are:

  • The pros and cons of various wireframing techniques and software
  • Provided UI patterns and resources
  • Common UI trends in today’s most-used apps

Yes, it is kind of a pain to have to provide your email to get the book sent to you. But for the UI pattern aspect alone, I think it’s worth checking out. Enjoy.

Wireframes for desktop – Hollywood Walking Tour

As part of my class project, I also had to create a wireframe for a desktop version. Though my concept really focuses on just the mobile app, I was tasked with creating a computer version that would promote the app. Below is the wireframe for this desktop website that would be promotion the app and leading viewers on where they could download the app.

Hollywood Walking Tour App Desktop ad website Jennifer Blatz Design UX
Hollywood Walking Tour App Desktop ad website