This document discusses prototyping, specifically using the tool Axure. It begins by explaining the purpose and benefits of prototyping. It then describes different types of prototypes, including low and high fidelity prototypes. Common prototyping tools are also outlined. The document dives deeper into Axure, providing an overview of its features and capabilities for creating interactive prototypes and specifications. Best practices for prototyping are shared, such as gathering data, iterating from low to high fidelity, and usability testing.
9. Low Fidelity
sketchy and incomplete—has some
characteristics of the target product but is
otherwise simple, usually in order to quickly
produce the prototype and test broad
concepts.
what you need to start with
“quick and dirty” and “cheap”
can help focus on the interaction, and not
the visual
12. High Fidelity
Close to the final product
Realistic interaction and visual design
Prevents waterfall of designing after the
requirements
Keeps focus on user experience
Lets you very quickly and easily create a
realistic user experience.
17. Axure
What is it?
“Axure RP is a wireframing, prototyping and
specification tool used by user experience
designers, information architects, business
analysts and product managers to design
applications and websites.” axure.com
18. Axure
Pros Cons
Allows to make quickly Generated HTML is not
wireframe: drag and drop reusable (made up of
text boxes, form images, and absolutely
components… positioned divs)
Numerous interactions Price (about 589 USD)
(tabs; conditional events; Tables integration weak
hidable panels…) easy to (can put only text in it, no
create form elements, no
Reusable components buttons…)
Easy to add comments
visible in the output
Export HTML
Export specs in doc
19. I do not work for Axure.
I just use it everyday.
22. You can download a free trial at
Axure.com
Again…I do not work for Axure.
23. A few Best Practices/Tips
Data gathering first and foremost
Iterative process – low to high fidelity
Structure, Presentation, then Behavior
Design to the/a grid
Usability testing is a must at all stages of
the process