Vectorform » Information Architecture http://blog.vectorform.com Official Vectorform Blog Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:33:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Sketchy and Wiggly Wireframes http://blog.vectorform.com/2009/03/25/sketchy-and-wiggly-wireframes/ http://blog.vectorform.com/2009/03/25/sketchy-and-wiggly-wireframes/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:32:15 +0000 Administrator http://www.vectorform.com/blog/?p=605 Balsamiq iPhone Wireframe Controls
UX designers and information architects have numerous methods for producing wireframe mockups. I’ve recently noticed increased attention to design software capable of producing sketch-like rendered components that a designer can easily drag and drop right into mockups. You can watch a video presentation of Microsoft’s Expression Blend 3 that demonstrates just these types of “wiggly” components.

Another great tool for quickly making sketch-like wireframes comes from a company called Balsamiq. They even have an awesome set of iPhone specific components.

The argument behind using hand drawn looking wireframes is based on the concept that these types of mockups more accurately depict the “work-in-progress” nature of wireframes. Those reviewing these wireframes don’t get hung up on the finer design details and can focus on the high-level concepts the wireframes are intended to convey.

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