Wire-framing with Balsamiq

Sean Pan
Sean Pan
Jul 24, 2017 · 2 min read

Balsamiq is an amazing tool that was created to help product managers and new developers get their ideas on paper. Back in the day, we would have to use a simple pen and paper to draw out what our app would look like, then send it to a designer for them to make prettier. Our pen drawings would be crude, and the designers would struggle to understand what we were trying to put on the board.

With Balsamiq, we are able to easily create mockups of our designs. The company gives interested buyers a 30 day free trial and has lots of free tutorials on youtube. Here are some examples of mockups that I created for my friend for his app ZenFitness.

This is an image of our workout app. In one screen, you can edit a workout and add exercises like pushups or pull-ups.

In another view, we allow our users to edit an exercise. You can name it, choose what kind of units it is (reps, seconds, etc…). Add a youtube link and add images. You can also add comments to the exercise.

Balsamiq allows you to convey your message to your designer in a convenient and clean way. You will be able to make mockups easily and create an amazing product.

Looking forward to the future, the possibilities are endless.

Sean Pan
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