This document discusses prototyping as both an artifact and a process. It provides reasons for prototyping such as working through designs, communicating concepts, testing with customers, and gauging feasibility. Eight guiding principles of prototyping are outlined, including knowing your audience and setting expectations. Paper prototyping techniques like handlebars and accordion folds are presented. Benefits of prototyping in Fireworks and HTML are also summarized. The document promotes prototyping early to reduce risk.
31. Paper Prototyping Pros
➡ Fast.Cheap. Easy.
➡ Manipulate on the fly.
➡ No computer necessary.
➡ Not bound by SW/HW limitations.
➡ Mobile and gestural interfaces.
➡ Collaboration.
40. Fireworks Pros
➡ CS4 integration.
➡ Small file size.
➡ Page states.
➡ Vector and raster under one roof.
➡ Export to HTML, PDF, AIR, and more.
➡ Master pages, shared layers, and
symbols.