We have just released an update to Wirify, the bookmarklet that lets you turn any web page into a wireframe in one click. You can now move the information overlay and Wirify runs better on Opera and Internet Explorer. Read the full post for details.
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Introducing Wirify: The web as wireframes (archived)
Wirify is a bookmarklet that lets you turn any web page into a wireframe in one click. It’s lightweight and works in many modern browsers. We believe Wirify will help user experience professionals analyse and redesign existing websites and also aid learning and teaching in the field. Read the full post for more.
Read postCreate easier navigations using Naview – Sign up for Early Access now
Naview helps you to design and build navigation prototypes quickly and test the usability of your navigation with users. It is made specifically for user experience and information architects, business analysts and web designers who design large website structures. We have been working hard on a new version of Naview and the beta is finally out! Read the full post for more.
Read postNaview videos: Introduction and sharing navigation structures
Read the full post for a video introduction to Naview and an overview of the new sharing functionality.
Read postTest your screen designs with Infomaki
You are redesigning an existing website or working on a completely new design. How do you make sure your design helps users achieve their goals easily? By testing with real users.
Infomaki is a new open source tool from NYPL Digital Experience Group for getting quick feedback on how easy your website is to use. Read the full post for our experiences on how to run effective, lightweight usability testing using Infomaki.
Read postNaview: Navigation preview tool for rapid IA prototyping
Naview is a new navigation preview tool for rapid information architecture prototyping. It helps information architects design and visualise a new navigational structure and aims to bridge the gap between card sorting and IA user testing. Read the full post for more.
Read postWorkshop tip: Name plate template
Do you regularly run workshop sessions with people who have not met each other before? Are many of these sessions one-offs?
We have posted an easy-to-use template you can print and fold to create name plates for workshop participants. They help everyone know who’s who and make discussion easier.
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