{"id":1476,"date":"2018-05-22T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T13:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mockuptiger.com\/?p=1476"},"modified":"2020-05-02T21:05:58","modified_gmt":"2020-05-02T21:05:58","slug":"professional-tips-for-building-mockups-for-web-and-mobile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mockuptiger.com\/professional-tips-for-building-mockups-for-web-and-mobile","title":{"rendered":"Professional Tips For Building Mockups For Web And Mobile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Given how incredibly easy it is to develop a web or mobile application<\/strong>, startups have become commonplace as a lot of players have already joined the bandwagon.\n<\/p>\n

\nYou might be here because you want to learn how to compete against them. Regardless of your objectives, it is necessary for you to build a detailed mockup<\/strong><\/a> to be able to build a flawless application.\n<\/p>\n

\nGood mockups<\/strong> are able to show what an application is designed to do. But if you want to build a great one, you need to be able to tie the specifications and linkages together in a seamless manner.\n<\/p>\n

\nHere are some tips to help you learn how to build mockups like a seasoned professional:\n<\/p>\n

\n1. Eliminate as much room for deviation as you can.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\nMockups<\/strong><\/a> are essentially the main blueprint of your application-developers should be able to stick to the plan as much as they can to prevent unnecessary delays and costs caused by needless changes.\n<\/p>\n

\nYour mockup should be technically sound with each feature explained in full detail. Avoid leaving any vague remarks so that the developers can focus on their own work instead of wasting time trying to figure out your objectives.\n<\/p>\n

\n2. Have each draft validated consistently.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\nTo ensure that everything flows out seamlessly, you often need to add interactive<\/a> elements early in the process. This is where using a dynamic mockup builder such as MockupTiger comes in since it allows you to test mockups as you go.\n<\/p>\n

\nTesting and validation allows you to cut to the chase and resolve UX problems early on, making it easy to optimize your app at the final stages. Nothing beats being able to feel the fidelity of a prototype for yourself, so be sure to do regular testing as you incorporate new features into the mockup.\n<\/p>\n

\n3. Use a library when adding basic elements.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\nMost of the time, you’ll be reusing a lot of elements within your application. Instead of drawing them individually, you can save time by using a library with pre-built extensions, templates, and shapes to work with.\n<\/p>\n

\nIf you use a template-heavy platform such as MockupTiger, you probably won’t even need to design things as most of the common elements can be simply dragged and dropped from its built-in library. This saves you a lot of time, which you can then spend on improving user experience and data flow.\n<\/p>\n

\n4. Have a go-to mockup platform for all fidelity requirements.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\nSimple projects only need low-fidelity frameworks<\/strong> which can easily be done on paper, while ambitious ones may sometimes require you to use professional software to create high fidelity wireframes<\/a><\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n

\nIf your team isn’t exactly structured, you might need to use several pieces of software at once to create all the elements under the project specifications. This could work if you were the only mockup designer, but this situation can be chaotic for teams as it is difficult to share work across multiple platforms.\n<\/p>\n

\nUsing a standard or integrated mockup platform<\/strong> is a must if you want to be able to address all types of requirements without losing out on the ease factor for collaboration. For instance, MockupTiger gets rid of the learning curve that developers need to go through while providing an enterprise project management platform that makes it easy to share projects between users<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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