WireframeSketcher
WireframeSketcher is software that allows designers to create mock-ups of applications and websites. The software is developed by Wiresketch SRL and is based out of Bucharest, Romania. It was created by Petru Severin in 2008 as a sideproject buy has since bloomed into a full time business. The first version of the software was a plug-in for Eclipse IDE but is now also available as a desktop application. Notable customers include JW Pepper, Motorola, vector, eBay, Siemens and Subaru.
- Create professional quality mock-ups for software and websites
- Can be used standalone or with Aptana, Adobe Flash Builder, Lotus Notes Designer, Adobe ColdFusion Builder, Zend Studio, MyEclipse, Pulse, Titanium Studio and more
- Wireframes can be adapted to look hand-drawn or more computerized
- Create prototype checkboxes, buttons, tables, trees and more.
- All of these features can be customized and made to be interactive
- Keyboard shortcuts for faster usage
- Upload images for graphical mock-ups
- Includes over 200 vector icons, and an extra icon extension can be installed from the website's
- Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux (Ubuntu/Debian 64-bit) operating systems
- A free license for bloggers is available, provided the writer promotes the product by writing about his or her experience. The content must be original, at least 500 words with a screenshot and must be on an established tech blog with an audience. More information on this offer is available on the WireframeSketcher website
- Two free licenses are offered to those who want to demonstrate the software at an event and give a copy away, and those who are interested must contact the company
- No mobile device version is available
Designing software and websites start quite literally at the drawing board. By using mock-ups and dummy prototypes, designers and programmers can visualize a final product, which is quite helpful for streamlining the design process. And while using traditional pen and paper methods are admirable, why not use something a bit more modern? WireframeSketcher is the clear solution here, as it provides an incredible user interface for creating professional quality mock-ups. Pricing is $99 for a single user, and bulk orders can be made at $89 per license or less, depending on the amount of users. Both deals include a year of support and updates, as well as access to online sharing services. Organizations with more than 25 users can request a quote for an unlimited user license. Maintenance licenses can be renewed for 30 percent of the original cost after the included year expires. Payment is accepted via Visa and Visa Electron; American Express; Maestro; MasterCard; Discover; GiroPay; PayPal; JCB; wire transfer and other methods through Avangate.