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What Tools Do You Use for UI Prototyping?

Posted by Cliff on from the dialog-drafting dept.

AccUser asks: "There are many articles discussing methods of UI prototyping. Having been involved in the design and implementation of a number of commercial applications (both desktop and embedded), I know the value of producing early prototypes of the UI. In the past I have used visual programming tools, such as Visual Basic, but there is always that request: 'Can't you just complete the prototype and release it?' One project I was involved with, the UI prototype employed hand drawn graphics (including hand written text labels, etc) in order to be explicit about the fact that it was a prototype. What I would like to know is what tools and techniques do you use for UI prototyping, and how do you manage your client's expectations?"

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  1. VB prototype becoming final product by dtfinch · · Score: 3, Funny

    They call that RAD.

  2. Flash by TheMysteriousFuture · · Score: 2, Funny

    Flash. No seriously, give it a shot

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  3. I... by Jeff+DeMaagd · · Score: 2, Funny

    use chalk on cave walls, you insensitive clod!

  4. Re:My suggestion by Smallpond · · Score: 2, Funny

    Cut and paste is more fun this way. Especially if you like to eat the paste.

  5. Make a Clay Model Prototyping Another Product by rewinn · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... such as a Car, a Shoe, a Candy Bar or an iPod.

    Then respectfully ask "Can't you just complete this prototype and release it?"

    Some will get it. Some won't.

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