Is there “one best way” to use wireframes in your design process? Our guest today is Leon Barnard, education team lead at Balsamiq and co-author of Wireframing for Everyone. You’ll learn about their journey of writing the book, how they think about wireframes as industry insiders, the different phases and types of wireframing, tips on asking and giving feedback, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.Show NotesWireframing for Everyone — a book by Michael Angeles, Leon Barnard, and Billy CarlsonFollow Leon on Twitter and LinkedInBalsamiq Wireframing AcademyGet a copy of Wireframing for EveryoneThis episode is brought to you by Refiner. Capture actionable product and user feedback with in-product microsurveys. Measure NPS, continuously research users, assess product-market fit, and more. With Refiner, run any type of survey and precisely target the right users at the right time. To get our in-product survey best practices, download our free microsurvey database at refiner.io/database.Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.Leave a ReviewReviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here’s how.

Leon Barnard, Content Manager at Balsamiq and co-author of Wireframing for Everyone, explains why wireframing is still relevant and essential for maximizing creativity. They discuss the differences between wireframes, prototypes, and mockups and explore the benefits of early stage exploration and iterating in wireframing tools. They also provide tips for effective wireframing practice and discuss various resources that can provide valuable information and guidance for individuals interested in wireframing.

In this episode, Ellen Chisa and Leon Barnard join Melissa Perri to discuss the importance of wireframing in product development. They explore the collaborative power of wireframes, using wireframes as conversation starters, and the benefits of designers having front-end coding knowledge for efficient product outcomes.

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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.