Question 1

What is the difference between a wireframe and a prototype?

Accepted Answer

A wireframe is like an architectural blueprint; it shows the structure and layout without colors or styling. A prototype is an interactive, high-fidelity model that looks and behaves like the final product, allowing users to click through it.

Question 2

Can I use the prototype to pitch to investors?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This is one of the most common use cases. An interactive prototype is infinitely more powerful than a static slide deck because it allows investors to 'feel' the product.

Question 3

Why should we prototype before writing code?

Accepted Answer

Prototyping is vastly cheaper than coding. It allows you to test concepts, gather user feedback, and secure stakeholder approval in days rather than months. It prevents the expensive mistake of building a fully-coded product that users ultimately find confusing or unhelpful.

Question 4

What tools do you use for wireframing and prototyping?

Accepted Answer

Figma is our primary tool of choice due to its excellent collaborative features, component libraries, and robust interactive prototyping capabilities. We also use Balsamiq for quick, low-fidelity wireframing and Framer when we need complex, code-like animations.

Question 5

How long does the prototyping phase usually take?

Accepted Answer

For a standard mobile or web app MVP, the wireframing and high-fidelity prototyping phase generally takes 2 to 4 weeks. This includes several rounds of feedback and iteration to ensure the flow is perfect before development begins.

Question 6

Will the developers be able to use the prototype?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Figma prototypes are designed with developers in mind. They act as the single source of truth. Developers can inspect the files to extract CSS values, precise measurements, color hex codes, and export production-ready graphical assets.

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