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There are some positive and negative aspects of any tool. In this video, Hope will go over some of her points. Use the tool to determine what you feel works, and doesn't work, for you!
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Now you know how to create
wireframes in Balsamiq.
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Let's compare the pros and cons.
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My favorite aspects of this tool are,
it's drag and drop.
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No drawing is involved.
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There's a drawing-style toggle, you can
easily toggle the fidelity between sketch
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style and a more polished wireframe.
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Depending on the type of
feedback you're seeking.
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You can define interactions.
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Interactions such as state changes and
linking the screens
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get a better sense of what the flow
will be like in the final experience.
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It contains common UI patterns.
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Android and
iOS UI components are included as sets.
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So you don't have to think too hard
about choosing the proper components for
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the ecosystem you're designing for.
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It's easy to collaborate.
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A collaboration tool is built into it,
so you can get and
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manage feedback within the same program
you're creating the wireframes in.
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My least favorite aspects are price.
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It's not as cheap as good old pencil and
paper, but what is?
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Transitioning to a mockup.
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When you decide to move your
final wireframe into a mock up,
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you'll need to recreate
it in another program.
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Now you know how to create
wireframes in Balsamiq.
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It's great to familiarize
yourself with different tools so
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you can decide what works best for
you and your workflow.
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Also, it will prepare you for
the tools use at different companies.
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To cut down on cost and
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make it easier to share files, companies
typically decide on a design tool.
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So you may be in a position where
you're required to use a certain tool.
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