I've been using Fireworks since version 2 and certainly it's been an indispensable tool for creating quick-sketch wireframes that can easily be evolved into high-fidelity/final design comps. As others have pointed out, combining shared layers with symbols in CS4 allows for a great deal of flexibility in creating numerous designs for various page types.
But file management can be a challenge. I've found FW's ability to manage various pages within one document to be a bit kludgy for complex projects involving numerous screens or web pages. I've also run into problems when I need to present more than just a wireframe - FW creates great comps but it's not the best tool to use for adding textual documentation, specifications or instructions. When that situation arises, I output the file as a jpg/png and included it into a tool better suited for documentation, such as OmniGraffle or InDesign. EightShapes is really on a roll with Unify, I'll be seeing how easily I can integrate FW into that workflow. There's a lot of strength for following a typical 'desktop publication' workflow when creating UI specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=45590 ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
