This document discusses UI/UX prototyping tools and provides advice for developers. It covers that good UI design is important for impressing users, that UI/UX is about creating intuitive experiences, and that minimalism is about presenting meaningful content simply. The document also lists different types of wireframing tools, development platforms, and emphasizes the importance of testing before deployment.

1. UI / UX Prototyping
Tools
UMESH .A BHAT K-MUG 26-07-2014

2. OK, but I’m not a designer

3. What’s in it for me ?
• You don’t have to be a singer to appreciate good
songs. The same applies to good design.
• You have approximately 60 seconds to impress a
user, your code can’t do that, Your UI can.
• UI / UX is not only software, it’s in everything you
can touch and feel.
• And yes.. the answer is 42

4. Good UI vs Bad UI
• What makes a good UI ?
• But… but.. the client said, do it this way…..
• UI / UX is over hyped (*grabs popcorn)
• We’ve ‘XxzYX’/ team to take care of this stuff..
• Should I even care ?

5. This is OK

6. This is NOT !! (yes, you should care)

7. The Bane of Minimalism
• Make things simple but no simpler
• Minimalism doesn’t mean cutting
down on features
• It means presenting things one
meaningful thing at a time

8. Wireframing Tools
Types
• Paper
• Web
• Desktop
• Browser

9. I’m a <insert platform here>
developer
Types
• Web
• Desktop
• Mobile / Tablet

10. Use Font Icons

11. Test before you deploy, duh..
• Usability testing is not a word
• Eat your own dog food
• A/B Testing
• Yes, spelling ish impotrant..

12. No Questions  ??
Thank You
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