Comments for Wolf's Little Store http://wolfslittlestore.be Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:20:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Pieter Van Waeyenberge http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-473 Pieter Van Waeyenberge Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:20:57 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-473 Hello I agree with Bram: no lags on Axure here, plus you create/manage generic masters (design once!), you can make a highly advanced click model with cases (eg. for contingency scenario's, etc ...), you can annotate/document components, ... So if the company pays, consider it :-) btw - Hello Bart :-) Cheers, Pieter. Hello

I agree with Bram: no lags on Axure here, plus you create/manage generic masters (design once!), you can make a highly advanced click model with cases (eg. for contingency scenario’s, etc …), you can annotate/document components, …

So if the company pays, consider it :-)

btw – Hello Bart :-)

Cheers,
Pieter.

]]> Comment on Nokia Lumia 800 by Bart http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/02/15/nokia-lumia-800/#comment-461 Bart Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:14:13 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3472#comment-461 Nice review, was thinking bout buying it for my girlfriend. Maybe better to wait a bit. Nice review, was thinking bout buying it for my girlfriend. Maybe better to wait a bit.

]]> Comment on Nokia Lumia 800 by Brecht http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/02/15/nokia-lumia-800/#comment-460 Brecht Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:27:29 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3472#comment-460 Nice article, unfortunately I don't have the phone to test. But i'll be sure to check it out if I see someone using it. I personally like my HTC sensation, but always wondered how the windows phone is. Correct me if i'm wrong but from your review I had the feeling that the windows phone is a bit the same as android systems... It's not just about the OS but how they implement it in their device. But it seems that the one you tested was a good one... shame about the default Bing search though, but it's their product so I kind off understand why they do it (microsoft). I think that would be one of the reasons I wouldn't want a Windows phone. Did you found any way to work around this? (apps/widgets) or is it hopeless? Nice article, unfortunately I don’t have the phone to test. But i’ll be sure to check it out if I see someone using it. I personally like my HTC sensation, but always wondered how the windows phone is. Correct me if i’m wrong but from your review I had the feeling that the windows phone is a bit the same as android systems… It’s not just about the OS but how they implement it in their device. But it seems that the one you tested was a good one… shame about the default Bing search though, but it’s their product so I kind off understand why they do it (microsoft). I think that would be one of the reasons I wouldn’t want a Windows phone. Did you found any way to work around this? (apps/widgets) or is it hopeless?

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Karl Gilis http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-454 Karl Gilis Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:21:27 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-454 The "pretty well known Belgian usability expert" will pay attention to make his wireframes more copy/paste friendly in the future. Point taken. Thanks. :-) The “pretty well known Belgian usability expert” will pay attention to make his wireframes more copy/paste friendly in the future.
Point taken. Thanks. :-)

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Peter Briers http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-452 Peter Briers Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:28 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-452 I tested a lot of them too, ended up using Fireworks. It has almost all things needed for websites (master pages, 9-slice scaling,...) and there are a lot of nice wireframe templates on the web. I tested a lot of them too, ended up using Fireworks.
It has almost all things needed for websites (master pages, 9-slice scaling,…) and there are a lot of nice wireframe templates on the web.

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Xavier http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-450 Xavier Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:56:04 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-450 Nice writeup. You might also want to try a personal favourite: InDesign :). And I’m not just saying that because of the <a href="http://upstatement.com/blog/2012/01/how-to-approach-a-responsive-design/" rel="nofollow">Upstatement post about Boston Globe</a>. It really is good for wireframing! Nice writeup. You might also want to try a personal favourite: InDesign :). And I’m not just saying that because of the Upstatement post about Boston Globe. It really is good for wireframing!

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Wolf http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-449 Wolf Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:54:50 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-449 @Ilias re: year - oops, what a n00b mistake. Fixed it so it gets updated automatically ;) @Ilias re: year – oops, what a n00b mistake. Fixed it so it gets updated automatically ;)

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Ilias http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-447 Ilias Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:53:35 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-447 Depending on the purpose of the wireframes and the fidelity that is required I tend to switch between paper/html and omnigraffle. If collaboration and feedback is important you could take a look at keynote/iwork.com or something like invisionapp. Btw, the year in your website's footer needs a +1. Depending on the purpose of the wireframes and the fidelity that is required I tend to switch between paper/html and omnigraffle.
If collaboration and feedback is important you could take a look at keynote/iwork.com or something like invisionapp.
Btw, the year in your website’s footer needs a +1.

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Caroline http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-446 Caroline Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:35:57 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-446 Hi Johan, You might want to try Keynotopia.com. It offers wireframe + high fidelity (pixel perfect) libraries for Apple Keynote (our favorite tool) and PowerPoint (one of your current favorite tools). The wireframes do not look sketchy like Balsamiq and you can turn them into high fidelity (pretty) interactive prototypes with just a few clicks. No need to know how to code to make them interactive and no need to be a pro designer either (+ shortcuts enabled through the tools). There are more and more UI libraries with every update (lifetime free) but so far are already very comprehensive. You can view templates and reviews at Keynotopia.com and let me know if you have questions :) Hi Johan, You might want to try Keynotopia.com. It offers wireframe + high fidelity (pixel perfect) libraries for Apple Keynote (our favorite tool) and PowerPoint (one of your current favorite tools). The wireframes do not look sketchy like Balsamiq and you can turn them into high fidelity (pretty) interactive prototypes with just a few clicks. No need to know how to code to make them interactive and no need to be a pro designer either (+ shortcuts enabled through the tools). There are more and more UI libraries with every update (lifetime free) but so far are already very comprehensive. You can view templates and reviews at Keynotopia.com and let me know if you have questions :)

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Peter http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-445 Peter Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:19:20 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-445 Nice overview. Except for Balsamiq I've used all the tools you've mentioned and have used most of them for projects. I think it really depends on the context for each project, the level of fidelity required etc. I also think you should give Axure another try because it's really useful and time-saving. Performance somewhat blows indeed but the Mac version seems to do better than on Windows. Been using it for a few months now and really love it. Nice overview. Except for Balsamiq I’ve used all the tools you’ve mentioned and have used most of them for projects.
I think it really depends on the context for each project, the level of fidelity required etc.
I also think you should give Axure another try because it’s really useful and time-saving. Performance somewhat blows indeed but the Mac version seems to do better than on Windows. Been using it for a few months now and really love it.

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Geoff http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-444 Geoff Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:14:51 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-444 I have used Pencil (plugin for Firefox) a few times for quick wireframing. Did the job for me to get the story across. Quite like the ability to create my own library of reusable bits and bobs. http://pencil.evolus.vn/en-US/Home.aspx I have used Pencil (plugin for Firefox) a few times for quick wireframing. Did the job for me to get the story across. Quite like the ability to create my own library of reusable bits and bobs.
http://pencil.evolus.vn/en-US/Home.aspx

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Wolf http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-443 Wolf Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:06:35 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-443 @Bram I expected this disagreement :) maybe if I have done a large wireframe in it on a faster computer I will become a convert, but for now I don't like Axure. Thanks for the comment! @Bram I expected this disagreement :) maybe if I have done a large wireframe in it on a faster computer I will become a convert, but for now I don’t like Axure. Thanks for the comment!

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Bram Vanderhaeghe http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-442 Bram Vanderhaeghe Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:45:47 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-442 Nice overview, though I don't agree with your reasons to write off Axure RP. • Expensive: it's a time saver. Get some experience with it and it pays itself back in a jiffy. • Performance blows? Java app? Not on my laptop (Macbook Pro mid 2010 - i5 2,4GHz - 4GB) • Standard output is extremely ugly: Can easily be changed. The standard output of, let's say, Illustrator is an empty page. You decide what the output looks like! The other arguments totally depend on how you use it. It also took me a few tryouts until I was convinced. But for prototyping (slightly different than wireframing), there's no better tool. Don't let it mislead you. It's very easy to start using it but it takes some time to get very productive with Axure. Nice overview, though I don’t agree with your reasons to write off Axure RP.

• Expensive: it’s a time saver. Get some experience with it and it pays itself back in a jiffy.
• Performance blows? Java app? Not on my laptop (Macbook Pro mid 2010 – i5 2,4GHz – 4GB)
• Standard output is extremely ugly: Can easily be changed. The standard output of, let’s say, Illustrator is an empty page. You decide what the output looks like!

The other arguments totally depend on how you use it. It also took me a few tryouts until I was convinced. But for prototyping (slightly different than wireframing), there’s no better tool.
Don’t let it mislead you. It’s very easy to start using it but it takes some time to get very productive with Axure.

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Jelle Desramaults http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-441 Jelle Desramaults Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:46:29 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-441 Excellent article. Great stuff in the comments too. http://keynotekungfu.com looks very interesting, shall give it a try. Excellent article. Great stuff in the comments too. http://keynotekungfu.com looks very interesting, shall give it a try.

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Bart http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-440 Bart Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:08:40 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-440 Welcome to the world of Fireworks! Also keep an eye on www.extendingfireworks.com, it just launched today. Especially www.specctr.com seems very promising and time-saving. Welcome to the world of Fireworks! Also keep an eye on http://www.extendingfireworks.com, it just launched today. Especially http://www.specctr.com seems very promising and time-saving.

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Wolf http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-439 Wolf Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:58:29 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-439 I've never thought about FW as a wireframing tool, but then again I use PS for wireframing sometimes >.<. It seems to do a lot of what I need. I never owned FW, this is why I never really tried it. I'm sure there's a 30 day trial somewhere... will give it a shot on my next project! I’ve never thought about FW as a wireframing tool, but then again I use PS for wireframing sometimes >.<.

It seems to do a lot of what I need. I never owned FW, this is why I never really tried it. I’m sure there’s a 30 day trial somewhere… will give it a shot on my next project!

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Bart http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-438 Bart Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:31:59 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-438 Why not give Fireworks a try? I know you don't like Fireworks, but it does exactly what you describe. You can export your Fireworks project to separate image files, a PDF doc, clickable HTML files,... You can easily cut & paste text from it. It is fairly easy for non-Fireworks people to edit stuff, it's reasonably priced, great shortcuts,... And a big plus, you don't have to switch to Photoshop once you want to start visual design. I've converted many Photoshop fans to Fireworks over the years, but I don't seem to be able to convince you ;) Why not give Fireworks a try? I know you don’t like Fireworks, but it does exactly what you describe. You can export your Fireworks project to separate image files, a PDF doc, clickable HTML files,… You can easily cut & paste text from it. It is fairly easy for non-Fireworks people to edit stuff, it’s reasonably priced, great shortcuts,… And a big plus, you don’t have to switch to Photoshop once you want to start visual design. I’ve converted many Photoshop fans to Fireworks over the years, but I don’t seem to be able to convince you ;)

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Erwin Heiser http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-437 Erwin Heiser Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:41:37 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-437 If I may make 2 suggestions: 1. Fireworks has symbols and sets for most interface elements. Some useful links are here: http://speckyboy.com/2011/11/07/wireframing-prototyping-with-adobe-fireworks-resources-and-tutorials/ 2. check out this http://keynotekungfu.com/ which is a set to templates for Apple's keynote. I myself prefer sketching on paper (with a pencil) for the initial stages, then go straight into html/css, things like Bootstrap or Zurb Foundation can speed this up immensely. Nice writeup! If I may make 2 suggestions:

1. Fireworks has symbols and sets for most interface elements. Some useful links are here: http://speckyboy.com/2011/11/07/wireframing-prototyping-with-adobe-fireworks-resources-and-tutorials/

2. check out this http://keynotekungfu.com/ which is a set to templates for Apple’s keynote.
I myself prefer sketching on paper (with a pencil) for the initial stages, then go straight into html/css, things like Bootstrap or Zurb Foundation can speed this up immensely. Nice writeup!

]]> Comment on In search of the ultimate wireframing tool by Roel Van Gils http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/30/in-search-of-the-ultimate-wireframing-tool/#comment-436 Roel Van Gils Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:28:19 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3475#comment-436 Great writeup. And yes, of course it depends. As with everything else in life ;) I've been using http://itunes.apple.com/be/app/swordsoft-layout/id438034858?mt=12 lately. It looks and feels a lot like Balsamiq, but it's cheaper and faster (it's not Air based). Great writeup. And yes, of course it depends. As with everything else in life ;)

I’ve been using http://itunes.apple.com/be/app/swordsoft-layout/id438034858?mt=12 lately. It looks and feels a lot like Balsamiq, but it’s cheaper and faster (it’s not Air based).

]]> Comment on Lumia by Jelle http://wolfslittlestore.be/2012/01/01/lumia/#comment-434 Jelle Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:21:55 +0000 http://wolfslittlestore.be/?p=3462#comment-434 Hi Johan, heb je de update al binnen? Rolt uit vanaf vandaag over een periode van 2 weken en verbetert in elk geval al de batterijduur :) Aangenaam kennis te maken gisteren. Jelle Hi Johan, heb je de update al binnen? Rolt uit vanaf vandaag over een periode van 2 weken en verbetert in elk geval al de batterijduur :)

Aangenaam kennis te maken gisteren. Jelle

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