Definition
Low-fidelity sketches of how a user interface will work, before high-fidelity design. It's the cheapest way to validate UX before wasting designer time.
Example Usage
We wireframed the new dashboard in Figma and got user feedback before the design team spent 3 weeks polishing something we'd delete anyway.
Origin
Web design practice that became standard in the 2000s.
Fun Fact
Some of the best products start with terrible wireframes because it forces conversation about functionality instead of pixels.
Source: Product design and UX terminology
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