Wireframe

A wireframe (or skeletal mockup) is a schematic and simplified representation of an interface, used upstream of graphic design to validate the structure and functionalities of a screen.

It focuses on the arrangement of elements (blocks, menus, buttons, text areas) without worrying about the final visual style, which allows for quick discussion of the user journey before moving on to design.

Wireframing in practice

What is a wireframe for

Quickly discuss a screen's structure without being distracted by the visual.
Test the sequence of steps in a user journey.
Align product, design, and tech before UI work.
Iterate at almost no cost compared to the final design.

How to work with wireframes

Tools: Figma, FigJam, Whimsical, paper, and marker.
Density: low-fi for exploration, mid-fi for validation.
Group by user journey rather than isolated screen.
Test with 3 to 5 representative users before moving to UI.

Caveats

Don't over-polish - an overly refined wireframe gives the impression of being "finished".
Include critical states: empty, error, loading, long lists.

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