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Wireframe
A visual guide that outlines the structure and layout of a website or application.
Purpose of wireframes
To plan the design and functionality of a digital product before development.
Features of wireframes
Includes placeholders for images, text, navigation, and interactive elements.
Low-fidelity wireframe
A basic wireframe focusing on layout and structure without detailed design elements.
High-fidelity wireframe
A detailed wireframe that includes design elements and resembles the final product.
Visualisation diagram
A diagram used to plan the design and layout of a product, such as a website or advertisement.
Purpose of visualisation diagrams
To communicate ideas and concepts visually before development begins.
Key elements of visualisation diagrams
Includes images, text, colours, fonts, and annotations to show design details.
Uses of visualisation diagrams
Used for planning posters, websites, advertisements, and other digital products.
Annotations in visualisation diagrams
Notes added to explain design choices, such as colours, fonts, and layout.
Mind map
A visual tool used to organise ideas and information around a central topic.
Purpose of mind maps
To plan and organise ideas, showing connections between different elements.
Key elements of mind maps
Includes a central node, sub-nodes, branches, and keywords.
Uses of mind maps
Used for brainstorming, planning projects, and organising information.
Branches in mind maps
Lines connecting nodes to show relationships between ideas.
Flowchart
A diagram that represents a process or workflow using symbols and arrows.
Purpose of flowcharts
To visually show the steps in a process or decision-making sequence.
Key elements of flowcharts
Includes symbols like rectangles, diamonds, ovals, and arrows to represent actions and decisions.
Oval in flowcharts
Represents the start or end of a process.
Diamond in flowcharts
Represents a decision point in the process.
Rectangle in flowcharts
Represents a process or action step.
Design tools
Methods used to plan and create digital products, such as wireframes, visualisation diagrams, and mood boards.
Purpose of design tools
To plan, organise, and communicate ideas before development begins.
Examples of design tools
Wireframes, visualisation diagrams, mood boards, and mind maps.
Mood board
A collection of images, colours, and text used to convey the style and feel of a product.
Visualisation diagram
A diagram used to plan the design and layout of a product, such as a website or advertisement.

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