01
Keep the first version deliberately simple
Use a small set of gray fills, one text family, and a few sizes. A rectangle can stand in for an image while a real headline explains its purpose. Draw frames for the screens or page sections you want to compare. Keep enough space between frames to see each idea clearly.
02
Use content to test the layout
A wireframe should answer practical questions: what appears first, which action is primary, and what supporting information belongs nearby? Replace filler with plausible labels. If the layout struggles with the amount of text you expect, fix the structure now instead of hiding the issue behind styling.
03
Move into visual design when the order works
Duplicate your wireframe before exploring color and typography. This preserves the structural version for comparison. Use auto layout on simple rows and columns, or place layers manually when exploring a new composition.
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A few steps to get moving.
- 1
Draw a frame and name the screen.
- 2
Place headings, content blocks, and one primary action.
- 3
Try realistic text and adjust the reading order.
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Duplicate the wireframe before adding visual detail.