Video Description
This video training is all about the development of low-fidelity prototypes for smart apps and websites. Prototypes designed in Balsamiq are nonfunctioning models that give you the edge on the creation process, because they can be assembled in a single day. Prototypes give you a direction on the construction of the project and can save you time and money. This course teaches you the principles of prototyping, shows you around the Balsamiq interface, and teaches you how to assemble and disseminate basic prototypes. Want to learn how to prototype? This course gets you there fast.
- Learn how to use Balsamiq prototyping software
- Discover what a prototype is and how to organize for the construction of a prototype
- Understand where prototypes fit into the workflow of project development
- See how developers and designers use prototypes in the development of final products
- Learn how to share your project with other developers
- Pick up sketch techniques that streamline the creation of prototypes
- Master the ability to quickly create prototypes for smart apps and websites
Professor Andy Anderson is the author of dozens of best-selling books and videos, including the O'Reilly titles Learn to Use Photoshop CC 2017 and Prototyping with Figma. Funny, engaging, and always on point, Andy runs One-of-a-Kind Productions, where he's worked with and trained thousands of people in the areas of photography, animation, graphics, and web design over the past 25 years.
Table of Contents
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Introduction
- About your Instructor 00:02:02
- What is Balsamiq? 00:04:13
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Getting Started
- Introduction 00:01:22
- Loading Balsamiq 00:04:15
- The Balsamiq Interface 00:07:34
- Wireframing with Balsamiq Mockups 00:06:05
- The Balsamiq UI Element Library 00:08:37
- Organizing the Project 00:03:52
- Using Shortcuts for Efficiency 00:07:39
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Moving Forward
- Introduction 00:00:50
- Starting the Project 00:05:51
- Working with Elements 00:07:16
- Using the Property Inspector 00:05:38
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Working with Symbols & Assets
- Introduction 00:01:08
- What are Symbols? 00:05:49
- Importing Symbols 00:03:25
- Editing Symbols 00:04:18
- Exploring Assets 00:07:00
- Importing Tips & Tricks 00:05:46
- Using Low-Fidelity Placeholders 00:02:44
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Icons & Text
- Introduction 00:01:10
- Exploring Icons 00:06:07
- The Icon Library 00:02:40
- Converting an Image into an Icon 00:02:33
- Converting an Icon into an Asset 00:02:04
- Working with Text 00:07:07
- Editing & Formatting Text 00:05:06
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The Final Results
- Introduction 00:00:53
- Working with Markup 00:05:09
- Full Screen Presentation & Linking 00:07:34
- Exporting the Project 00:05:46
- Saving as a PDF 00:03:53
- Sharing with Others 00:02:45
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Final Thoughts
- Conclusion 00:01:39