{"id":5692,"date":"2020-10-17T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T14:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/?p=5692"},"modified":"2020-10-09T14:12:27","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T14:12:27","slug":"10-dos-and-donts-of-wireframing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azoora.com\/blog\/information\/10-dos-and-donts-of-wireframing\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Wireframing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wireframing <\/strong>is one of the first steps in your design process and arguably it\u2019s one of the most important ones. It\u2019s the time when your ideas start to take shape. Despite the fact that wireframing looks simple, it can be done well or poorly, and this can have a significant impact on the outcome of the final product. This article describes the right (and wrong) ways to wireframing. The tips mentioned in this article will help you build better wireframes for your web and mobile experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is wireframe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A wireframe is a basic skeleton of your layout. Wireframes don\u2019t use real user interface elements; instead, they use placeholders – UI elements are represented as boxes Usually, wireframes used early on in the design and development process to validate information architecture and general user flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wireframes are created to communicate, educate, and inform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Wireframing Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wireframing is a critical step in the process of designing a product because it helps to determine how an app or website is supposed to look and function. Wireframing ensures that everyone involved in the project remains on the same page with regards to a product\u2019s structure and features. Wireframes can also serve as product documentation – a guide for product designers who are building the app or website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how can designers make the most of wireframes and what should they avoid? Let\u2019s find out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, the do\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

01. Research before creating wireframes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to create good wireframes, you have to research what users need and what they want. It\u2019s important to consider two goals – the business goals and the user goals. Both goals are essential to your product success. Researching before wireframing will help you set clear expectations of what you want to achieve with wireframing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

02. Keep wireframes simple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The main advantages of wireframing over other design artifacts are speed and simplicity. The speed is especially important. Wireframes shouldn’t slow you down. You should be able to try a lot of different options before come up with a proper solution for your problem. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to keep your wireframes as simple as possible – this will help you avoid distractions and focus on conveying your ideas with clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

03. Show a variety of ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When wireframing, focus on generating as many ideas as possible. Generally, the more designs you create, the more chances you’ll iterate towards the best solution. The ability to produce multiple ideas and variations on a single idea allows you to see the benefits and downsides of each idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

04. Make sure that wireframes are easy to follow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wireframes are a tool for communication. They should help other people understand your ideas. If you plan to share your wireframes with your team and stakeholders, make sure that wireframes are easy for anyone to follow. If you\u2019re only one person who can understand your wireframe, then something has gone wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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