My question would be "why spend that much time in the wireframe when you are going to do it again in the prototype"? Why would you want to spend time in the wireframe specifying that page x will contain form fields a, b, and c when you will then have to turn around and put that in the prototype - why not just put it in the prototype in the first place?
The wireframe should be a place to get general concepts down. The first version of the prototype is then a very rough html page that puts a form on the page with a few general form fields - you then build from there. What I have done and have understood from others is that the wireframe should be an initial client meeting tool that helps to get a general idea of the app. At that point, the prototype kicks in. Whatever works, this is just my way/understanding that works for me. -- Jeff -----Original Message----- From: John Jonathan Kopanas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 11:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: my issues with wirefram tools I have seen > A wireframe should not really have details about input or output variables. > If anything, this gets dropped into the comments for later retrieval during > the prototyping phase. Wireframes are simply a quick and easy way to get > the general structure of the application and really should have very little > time spent on them. Of course not all input and output variables but at least if there is a form it should show or at least be able to show the input field names, if they are required and validation info. That is my opinion and I am sticking to it :-). Unless someone can convince me otherwise. I always considered wireframes as a way to prototype the site without the underlying functionality and graphics. ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bUrFMa.bV0Kx9 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
