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ProtoShare is a web-based, collaborative wireframing and prototyping tool. It hosts a WYSIWYG drag-and-drop interface, as well as advanced components users can customize. ProtoShare is not a Flash tool; it uses HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Web developers around the world, Fortune 500 companies, and leading interactive agencies use ProtoShare's collaborative prototyping to deliver better website and mobile experiences in less time. No software required.
What's new in this version: Version 6.3 adds a new community library of Stencils & Widgets and expands component styling options.
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"Changed the way I create wireframes"
Version: ProtoShare 6.3
Pros
Easy to learn, highly collaborative online tool that has added so much to our information architecture and wireframing process. Our clients love the annotating feature and the idea that all generated thoughts around wireframes can be kept in one online space. As a designer, I find the tools very intuitive - it doesn't feel like working within an Adobe app, but it has the same sensibilities. Tools are in the right place, they do what you expect of them, etc.
I've only had a few exchanges with their tech support and they've all been prompt, helpful and resolved whatever issue I was having.Cons
Each time I think of a con, it's basically attended to in the next release. I haven't gotten into their mobile prototyping too much yet, but that was something that felt like it was missing for a while. However, it's there now and seems pretty robust.
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"Prototyping in the cloud"
Version: ProtoShare 6.3
Pros
I've been working in Protoshare for almost a year and this tool has been a great asset for our company. I'm able to quickly mock-up prototypes and then share them out to the business stakeholders for feedback or to the developers for guidance on what is to be implemented.
By nature of the cloud each of these groups simply needs to login to protoshare to review the wireframes which makes collaboration quick and easy.
Protoshare also pushes out minor and major updates to the product on a consistent basis which shows their dedication to the product and their willingness to add in features or functionality that may be missing.Cons
Working with the various windows and pallets protoshare has can be a bit cumbersome on smaller resolutions. I always feel like I am constantly closing, moving and hiding these windows to maximize my real estate.
Creating advanced UI interactions outside of the built in components protoshare has can feel cumbersome at times.Summary
Protoshare is a really great way to quickly collaborate on upcoming features and functionality before committing real hours to design and development. The support is wonderful and they are always open to suggestions for improving the product which often come out in the next update much to my joy.
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"Great Tool for Any Web Design Business or Product Team"
Version: ProtoShare 6.3
Pros
ProtoShare provides just the right amount of flexibility, without giving the user too many options that would otherwise become cumbersome. The basics are there, making it quick and easy to get up and running, while advanced options such as states allows you to take things further such as mock up overlays or simple javascript UI elements. We also love the simple web export that makes it easy to share with clients and developers. It gets the job done, well.
Cons
PDF export would be a huge improvement over the Word Doc export. I look forward to the day this is an option.
Summary
ProtoShare is a useful, if not vital part of the design process for creating a successful website. My firm relies on ProtoShare to draft ideas and user-interface designs before we get to design or programming. ProtoShare allows us to get much further in our process, faster, through concept sketches and interactive prototypes. Using ProtoShare greatly improving efficiency and saving time and money for our clients as we can review ideas early on, in a highly visual, interactive way. I highly recommend ProtoShare for any individual or company who needs to execute user-interface designs quickly and accurately.
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"Make your team comfortable with prototyping quickly..."
Version: ProtoShare 6.3
Pros
A true prototype is one built in the final technology you'll be using, but often, designers and project managers don't have the skills to do that. Instead, you can build it in whatever tool you're comfortable with.
One of my favorites is Protoshare. Basically, you drag and drop elements of the application on screen, give them names / labels, and provide examples of what happens when you click on a button.
You can have users view it over the internet, and provide direct feedback with thumbtacks and discussion topics.
Finally, you can export this to the 'Requirements Document' that we need to provide to developers to get the final job done. You can create a document with a list of all the fields to be included in the final product, and provide all the details for your developers, alongside a real working prototype!Cons
By nature, a palette of pre made objects can influence your design. Many Protoshare projects come out with traditional UX core elements. You're not going to break the mold with this tool.
This is not an issue if you 1) sketch before you prototype and 2) are not trying to create new UX paradigms, but rather, help people use your tool easily.Summary
Protoshare is a great way to make a team that is not familiar with user-centered design comfortable with prototyping and iterating. Individuals of your team may grow out of it eventually, but it played a critical role in developing an iterative culture for our organization.
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