I was told that I need a wire frame...
It started with Web Summit, they said that we could not enter because we needed a prototype... ok got. So after asking around to some developer friends and advisor they are saying I need a wireframe.
There are a lot of options out there...
What's the best practice to get a wireframe created?
I was thinking these two options:
What should I do?
Balsamiq is the best wireframe tool out there. Easy to use and you can easily express your ideas without going through a steep learning curve
Everything depends on what kind of a prototype they need. For the most basic one, you don't need to hire anyone, you'll be okay using a free tool like https://www.mockflow.com or https://www.mockflow.com. Unlike Sketch or Figma they don't require any design knowledge and the apps are super easy to use. The drawback is - you're pretty limited in what you can achieve.
If you need higher fidelity mockups that resemble a finished product you'd be better off hiring a designer with experience in UX and UI. They could use Sketch or Figma (or Adobe XD) to create exactly what you want (without limitations of basic mockup software/apps). These mockups can be then uploaded to Invision when it's easy to create a clickable prototype that can be shared with stakeholders via e-mail.
It really depends on what do you want your end goal to be. If you'd like to quickly present a flow or an idea - the first option is much more efficient. However if you need something more complex and high fidelity you might be better off hiring a designer.
Nic! Thanks so much for this message! Mockflow is the best software for me. You are correct with everything you have stated above. High-five!
🙏🏻 Good luck with the project!
A wireframe doesn't need a dev or any particular technical knowledge.
Depending on the required fidelity, you can use something simple like Balsamiq Wireframes or create a full fledged click dummy with Adobe XD, Sketch or figma
Thanks for these!
Wireframes are meant to be rewired, but they are critical for sharing and conveying ideas early in a project.
indeed, thank you for your advice on this.