There are dozens of mockup/wireframe tools out there, so why did I decide to add another one to the pile? First, it was a fun diversion from my main project and second, I believe that using PowerPoint for mockup design has some significant benefits:
- It encourages managers, clients and other "non-techies" to take part in the design process. PowerPoint is what they know and love and allows them to be an integral part of the development process.
- It's easy to embed mockups into Word documents (it's even possible to edit mockups from within Word).
It's a great idea. When compared to balsamiq's Flash version, PowerPoint seems even a better choice. All mockups end up printed anyway, and it is the managers who need them the most.
- It encourages managers, clients and other "non-techies" to take part in the design process. PowerPoint is what they know and love and allows them to be an integral part of the development process.
- It's easy to embed mockups into Word documents (it's even possible to edit mockups from within Word).
What do you think?