GUIDE TO WIREFRAME YOUR DESIGN
Wireframing your design is the most effective as well as efficient way to initiate laying the foundation of your visual design, user interface, and user experience.
Wireframing is a fine way of getting to know how a user relates with your interface, through the placing of buttons and menus on the diagrams.
Wireframing has few types and it is very necessary to pick the suitable one. Have you considered going through samples of creating before beginning? It is quite an inspiration.
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STEPS TO INCLUDE IN WIREFRAME PROCESS
The wireframe is with no doubt an essential part of the design process. It is extremely important to get familiar with the process of Wireframing. It brings benefits to your design; therefore it is necessary to have an appropriate process.
· RESEARCH:
Research is the key to undoubted success. Having profound research helps you understand your target audience in a much better way. To begin with, research about user research and industry research.
That means carrying out analysis of similar product lines to your own, digging into prevailing UX trends and best practices, user requirements and demands, potential feedback and, reviewing your own internal design guidelines.
· CREATE USER FLOW:
Your Wireframing is going to get disordered very fast if you don’t have an idea of how many screens you’ll need to create and the flow you expect the user to follow. You must be clear with where your users will be coming from and what you need them to end up with.
Good user flow will ensure your users get comfort and independence through their experience. This will make sure they are not frustrated and will enhance their experience.
· SKETCH AND DRAFT:
Finally, the step you and all other designers have been waiting for. Let’s get some wires on your frame. Focus on outlining and representing features and formats, not illustrating in absolute fine detail.
Ask yourself these questions, how can you organize the content to support your users’ goals? What will the user expect to see on certain areas of the page? Which buttons or touchpoints does the user need to complete the desired actions?
Atlas, shift your creative designs on the paper to a whiteboard.
· TESTING:
You have researched flow, designs, and a healthy discussion with your team. All set to march forward, add some informational details to prepare your wireframe for its upgrade, to prototype-mode. Include a call to action, usability conventions, and trust-building elements.
Ask your teammates to have a test run of the wireframe and generate qualitative feedback.
WRAP UP
UX designers approach the task of Wireframing in different ways. Some like to draw by hand, while others like to use apps or tools found online. Whatever you choose, do not forget to add these steps to your process. Adjust the rest of the process according to the approach particular situation requires.
