Product prototype design software balsamiq mockups

Those prototype images that are refined and easy to use are always very attractive to me. However, so far I have not drawn a decent prototype. After I tried Visio and axure, I felt unsatisfied with ease of use. Prototype Design
As the basis for communication between members of the product team, the diagram should clearly express the intent of the designer. For this purpose, the prototype map produced by a pen and a piece of paper is more original. However, due to the inconvenience of retaining and sharing, some product personnel still choose software.

 

However, one drawback of drawing a prototype chart using these software is that it is not easy enough and seems dull. Especially for new users like me, it seems very stupid to use these software. Learning costs are high, and axure-based training courses are expensive. Recently, I learned from some blogs about a balsamiq Studios
Developed by balsamiq mockups
Prototype design software, trial
I will know how many likes there are:

• Easy to operate
  : The elements of the balsamiq mockups can be easily dragged and easily formed. The element alignment is very considerate;
• Can be lazy
  : According to the Wiki-style code rules provided by balsamiq mockups, you can "get lazy" when drawing images, and generate icons when entering text symbols. Therefore, compared with other tedious software operations, balsamiq mockups can complete drawing tasks more quickly.
• Controls
  : The balsamiq mockups software includes more than 50 controls and more than 70 icons. It comes with all the commonly used widgets and classifies them in the navigation area. The icon design is pleasing to the eye. It would be better if balsamiq mockups allows users to import custom controls. Of course, the existing ones are enough -:)
• New Style
  : The eye-catching graffiti style can restore the hand-painted effect;
• Chinese
  : Use System fonts in the menu bar view to perfectly support Chinese input.Balsamiq mockups Chinese Version
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• Other points
  : Balsamiq mockups uses XML records to facilitate transplantation and reuse. Images in PNG format can be exported.

In addition, there are two advantages: cross-platform and multi-version:

• Cross-platform
  : Balsamiq mockups is based on air, so it can be used in both windows, Mac OS and Linux;
• Multi-version
  : Includes the desktop version and versions integrated with confluence, Jira, xwiki, and fogbugz;

Balsamiq mockups can be controlled by wiki-style code menus, tree navigation, and other similar controls:

To ensure consistent prototype style, balsamiq mockups can also convert images into hand-painted styles, such as Twitter Homepage

 

However, this software is priced at $79, which is too high for domestic users. Of course, balsamiq studios also provides users with five free license keys, one of which is for technology/software blogger or media practitioners, to encourage such users to spread word of mouth through blog writing
To help balsamiq mockups marketing. After writing this article, I will try to apply for a license key from the author.

 

Update
: Two hours after I sent an email to balsamiq, I received a message from balsamiq.Mockups registration code
, Very generous. Anyone interested in this software can also write a blog and send an email to ask for the key. Some netizens have previously announced that the key has expired and they have respect for software developers. I will not publish my registration code.