Introduction to
Rapid Prototyping with Axure RP
by Joanna Ho | j_lit@acs.org
Web Strategy and Operations UX
What is Rapid Prototype
A prototype is a like a working wireframe. A functional requirement.
Low fidelity
High fidelity
Why use prototypes
- It help to refine ideas
- It increase understanding, add clarity and reduce misinterpretation
- It can be updated quickly to reflect changes
- It can help scope out implementation
Ultimately, save time, money, and effort
What is Axure RP
Axure RP Pro is a wireframing, rapid prototyping, documentation and specification software tool.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Cross platform (PC & Mac)
- Widget libraries
- Templating elements
Cons
- No database plug-in support
- Non re-usable HTML for actual development
Sample ACS My Account
Setup
Download Axure 7 Trial
Getting Started
Download Axure RP file
Adaptive Views
Adaptive Views allow you to create prototypes that behave similarly to responsive design, but without the fluidity.
Generating and Sharing Prototypes
AxShare
AxShare is a free cloud hosting service that provides an easy way to share Axure RP prototypes with others, including your team or clients. Axure Share can also be used to turn your prototype into a live website.
AxShare allows you to upload 1000 projects with files up to 100 MB each.
Other advanced feature
- Cases
- Conditions
- variables
Additional Resources
Questions?
Thank you
Survey: www.acs.org/axure
For your reference, this slide deck:
http://bit.ly/1GZw3lT
Intro to Axure PR
By Joanna Ho
Intro to Axure PR
This is a hands-on introduction session to Axure. We will learn about how prototyping can help improve process for project and development planning.
