Handling variations in Axure masters with Dynamic Panels and OnPageLoad interactions

Looking back over an existing prototype, no doubt you’ll see an instance where you’ve though “Hmm... I need this to look exactly like this master, but without this button” or something similar. This usually results in a master dropped on the page and a white square placed over the differences. Get these variations of a master into dynamic panels within the master. You can use the OnPageLoad interaction to set the correct panel for each page. This saves heaps of time when it comes to functional specifications.
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The Niehaus Wireframe Technique

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"The wireframe concept presented here fills the gap between target audience requirements and prioritization, the hypotheses to be deduced from them, and actual implementation.

The Niehaus wireframe helps designers keep track of the user focus and not get carried away by the variety of tools and alternatives. The wireframe concept is ideal for new conceptions, independent landing pages and relaunches."

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4 ways to prototype faster

When you move to electronic prototyping, there's a second way to improve your efficiency: use the same electronic tool throughout. I often see design teams start their prototyping effort with tools like Keynote and Balsamiq, move to Photoshop or Fireworks to create prototypes with higher visual fidelity, then turn to Dreamweaver or Flex to add interactivity for final usability testing.
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