7 Prototyping tips, tutorials, techniques & resources
Quick and Easy Flash Prototypes
"To tackle the classic “how to prototype rich interactions” problem, I developed a process for translating static screen designs (from wireframes to visual comps) into interactive experiences using Flash."
Rapid prototyping in Fireworks CS3
"Adobe Fireworks CS3 is a fantastic tool for quickly building out rich Internet applications. Adobe has recognized this "niche" and, in Creative Suite 3, added a number of new features that make it even more compelling in the specific area of rapid prototyping."
Prototyping with Adobe Fireworks
"It seems like Adobe Fireworks is becoming a new favourite prototyping tool of many interaction designers. With the CS3 version, Adobe has added a number of new features that makes it interesting for prototyping purposes"
Wireframing with Fireworks CS3
"Wireframes are barebones sketches of your website or application and you can use to demonstrate, document, and often validate the functionality of a design without any distracting pixel artistry. This article expressed my thoughts on why Fireworks CS3 is a particularly good tool for wireframing. I also share some of the techniques that have worked well for me in the past."
Using Spreadsheets to Brainstorm Grid Layouts
"Designing with a grid is becoming more and more common as a standard approach to designing a website. When designing this site I discovered a tool to aid in pixel calculation and proper proportions that proved highly valuable."
Just Build It: HTML Prototyping and Agile Development
"Chances are, you use some sort of prototyping to illustrate Web interfaces for clients and stakeholders, and rely on those prototypes for approval. Whether you’re using visual design comps, wireframes, site maps, process flows, page description diagrams (PDDs), or a combination of these, your goal is always the same. You want to mitigate the cost of making changes."
Paper Prototyping
"With interfaces becoming more complex, and development schedules growing shorter the best prototyping tools may be simpler than you think."