Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 677 | Design Faster and More Effectively With Wireframing
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Sep 5, 2023 Leon Barnard, associated with Balsamiq and author of 'Wireframing for Everyone', discusses the power of wireframing to enhance design processes. He explains how low-fidelity wireframes foster faster ideation and improve communication within teams. Leon shares tips on using wireframes to iterate on existing designs and emphasizes their importance for non-designers in gaining confidence. He also highlights the value of asking questions to inform good design, making wireframing an essential tool for startup founders.
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From Photoshop to Wireframes
- Leon Barnard started as a UX designer using tools like Photoshop.
- He found that these tools were ineffective for building products, so he switched to PowerPoint and Visio.
Low-Fidelity Focus
- Starting with low-fidelity wireframes helps you focus on fundamental questions.
- It's important to understand user goals and product purpose before adding design details.
Ideation Through Iteration
- Generate many wireframe ideas to explore different approaches and solutions.
- Use constraints to boost creativity, like limiting text or designing for mobile-first.