Prototyping tools

- Prototypes are an important way of conveying…the design and functionality of projects…to clients and potential users.…Prototypes are not mock ups.…They're functioning examples of pages or sites…that could help you iterate and develop your projects…by getting valuable feedback on how effective…and usable your design is.…Since prototyping is so specialized,…specific prototyping tools have emerged…to help you create them.…I want to take a look at some of the prototyping tools…out there and how to decide…if they're right for your projects.…

Picking the right tool first starts with understanding…what the focus of your prototype is going to be.…Will it show a single feature that you want feedback on…or is it a wider representation of the entire site?…Will it need to accept user input…or are you getting feedback on things like site navigation?…In large part the tool that you choose…is going to be driven by what you need the prototype to do.…I'm going to start with some of the tools…that you're probably familiar with.…