Difference between revisions of "Wireframes"
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− | ''''Wireframes'''' is the name for a simple technique to streamline the development. The technique basically assumes that your webpages are built from rectangles and it helps to create order in the development chaos. A basic one looks like this: | + | ''''Wireframes'''' is the name for a simple technique to streamline the development. The technique basically assumes that your webpages are built from rectangles and it helps to create order in the development chaos. |
+ | A basic one looks like this: | ||
[[File:wireframe_0.png]] | [[File:wireframe_0.png]] | ||
− | Most geekLog pages do have this look-and-feel and the graphic is obvious and simple. | + | Most geekLog pages do have this look-and-feel and the graphic is obvious and simple. |
First thing is to drill down the BODY rectangle, which comes with a more precise naming of HEADER and FOOTER: | First thing is to drill down the BODY rectangle, which comes with a more precise naming of HEADER and FOOTER: | ||
[[File:wireframe_1.png]] | [[File:wireframe_1.png]] | ||
− | This is still a simple layout, but note that the position of the rectangles are already defined, though relative to each other. | + | This is still a simple layout, but note that the position of the rectangles are already defined, though relative to each other. |
Now add some functionality and fix their positions: | Now add some functionality and fix their positions: | ||
[[File:wireframe_2.png]] | [[File:wireframe_2.png]] | ||
− | At this very moment the need for a clean design is seen. And some rectangles need specifications for width and height. | + | At this very moment the need for a clean design is seen. And some rectangles need specifications for width and height. |
Window size is something to think about too. | Window size is something to think about too. | ||
[[File:wireframe_3.png]] | [[File:wireframe_3.png]] | ||
− | All these rectangles can be given a proper name and used in communication in the development team. | + | All these rectangles can be given a proper name and used in communication in the development team. |
Without such a '''wireframe''' comment on the content, hints etc. will loose its meaning. | Without such a '''wireframe''' comment on the content, hints etc. will loose its meaning. | ||
[[File:wireframe_4.png]] | [[File:wireframe_4.png]] |
Revision as of 23:03, 31 August 2014
'Wireframes' is the name for a simple technique to streamline the development. The technique basically assumes that your webpages are built from rectangles and it helps to create order in the development chaos. A basic one looks like this:
Most geekLog pages do have this look-and-feel and the graphic is obvious and simple. First thing is to drill down the BODY rectangle, which comes with a more precise naming of HEADER and FOOTER:
This is still a simple layout, but note that the position of the rectangles are already defined, though relative to each other. Now add some functionality and fix their positions:
At this very moment the need for a clean design is seen. And some rectangles need specifications for width and height. Window size is something to think about too.
All these rectangles can be given a proper name and used in communication in the development team. Without such a wireframe comment on the content, hints etc. will loose its meaning.