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Role: User Interface Prototyper

The User Interface Prototyper should be able to transform wireframes and graphic design elements into complete page designs or a functional prototype. The prototype's purpose and form will dictate the tool-specific skills needed by the person fulfilling this role.

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Information Architect
Graphic Designer
Requirements Reviewer
End User
Stakeholder
Information Architect2
Visual Development GuideContent Inventory
User Interface PrototyperPrototype User InterfaceUser Interface Prototype
Actor CatalogSite MapWireframes
Usability EvaluatorPlan Usability TestConduct Usability Test
Use Case ModelUsability Test Report

Description

The User Interface Prototyper creates the initial form of the user interface. The User Interface Prototyper works closely with the Role: Information Architect and the Role: Graphic Designer to ensure the prototype accurately reflects their decisions. Prototypes may be created using tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, HTML, Flash, or other technologies, depending on project goals. The resulting prototype serves as a model for subsequent user interface design revisions and development work by others fulfilling the Role: Software Designer and Role: Implementer. The User Interface Prototyper also provides feedback on the user interface design.