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What are wireframes and why are they used?

A comprehensive guide to user interface wireframes. Learn what wireframes are, why they matter, and how they’re used through examples and demonstrations.

By Peldi Guilizzoni

7 min. read


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Should PMs Wireframe? - The Ultimate Guide

We believe Product Managers can and should wireframe! All you need are some ground rules for doing it, and good communication with your teammates. Here's how.

By Peldi Guilizzoni

6 min. read

How to Help People Avoid and Recover From Errors in Your UI Design

Error management: help people avoid errors in the first place, see the error, and understand what's happened — and add instructions on how to recover from it.

By Donna Spencer

Ten Principles of Effective Wireframes

Guiding principles to help designers wireframe better and encourage the entire team to participate in the design process.

By Billy Carlson

SaaS Website Design: Lessons From Real Users

Learn what SaaS UX design strategies work and why, from real users. Improve your site, convey your message and help more people with your product.

By Christopher Silvestri

Wireframing for Responsive Design

Learn how to create a responsive design wireframe system and move on to detailed wireframes using 2 different techniques. Added bonus: a real-world example.

By Mike Angeles

6 min. read

Creating Polished Wireframes

Sometimes you want or need to create minimalistic, polished wireframes. Here's how to balance aesthetics with the rapid iterative nature of wireframing.

By Mike Angeles

6 min. read


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What are wireframes and why are they used?

A comprehensive guide to user interface wireframes. Learn what wireframes are, why they matter, and how they’re used through examples and demonstrations.

By Peldi Guilizzoni

Accelerate Your B2B Software Spec and Wireframing Process

A software specification answers the what, why, and how. Here are 7 proven tips to create better specs and wireframes before moving to implementation.

By Diarmuid Glynn

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Use Wireframes to Develop Your Designer’s Eye

Even if you don’t call yourself a designer, there are some easy tips and techniques to help you see a digital product and its usability like a designer.

By Billy Carlson

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Common Website Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Learn how to improve your website’s user experience! For each mistake you’ll learn what usually happens and why, what it looks like, and what to do about it.

By Leon Barnard

Wireframing Tips Every Design Agency Should Know

Wireframing for clients is different than design done in-house. Follow these 7 tips to avoid friction and ensure a smooth development process for the team.

By Irwin Hau

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Should PMs Wireframe? - The Ultimate Guide

We believe Product Managers can and should wireframe! All you need are some ground rules for doing it, and good communication with your teammates. Here's how.

By Peldi Guilizzoni

6 min. read

How to Help People Avoid and Recover From Errors in Your UI Design

Error management: help people avoid errors in the first place, see the error, and understand what's happened — and add instructions on how to recover from it.

By Donna Spencer

How to Wireframe Your Website Copy. A Step-by-Step Guide

With this guide you’ll learn how to work on user experience and copywriting together for your website. Follow these 7 easy steps and you'll be off to a good start!

By Christopher Silvestri

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Wireframing Website Copy for Product People

Wireframing your website copy invites discussion, removes guesswork, and lets you show your team that you did your work and are ready to back it up.

By Christopher Silvestri

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