Prototyping

in the browser


24/10/2013 – Marc Friederich

Marc Friederich

UX Designer / Web developer

Antistatique is a swiss web agency providing handcrafted solutions

github.com/antistatique

@antistatique

Prototyping in the browser

Prototyping in the browser

Definition

« A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed. »

Advantages

  • Communication tool
  • Easily testable
  • Discovery phase
  • Making mistake
  • Stakeholders engagement

Build your prototype

Test and iterate

Don't focus on detail

Prototyping in the browser

Your browser is a fantastic tool

  • Interactive
  • Multi-device
  • Easy to test
  • Free
  • Standard

HTML/CSS/JS

  • Full text
  • Modular and reusable
  • Collaborative
  • Versionable
  • Easy to learn

A project is a discussion

Prototype helps framing the discussion

Express your ideas with a pencil

Be messy

When you feel your sketchs are fading

Go to your browser

Weapons of choice

Framework / Environnement / Editor

Weapons of choice

Framework / Environnement / Editor

Weapons of choice

Framework / Environnement / Editor


            table>tr*10>td*4>a[href=http://example.com].btn
          

Case study

EHL

Social Network application

  • Design studio
  • Wireframe HTML
  • User test
  • Refine
  • Drupal integration

EESP

Student intranet

  • Mobile wireframe HTML
  • User test
  • Refine

Conclusion

  • Prototypes are communication tools
  • Test and improve as often as possible
  • Improve your process

Questions ?

Find this presentation on slidedeck.io/zufrieden or zufrieden.github.io/slides-prototyping-browser

Thank you

youpi