[libreoffice-design] Prototyping tools for experienced UXers and UI designers

Hi,

My preferred prototyping tools have been Inkscape (using javascript to 
introduce interactive behaviours, where required), Impress for testing basic 
state transitions in a scenario (either with screen grabs or mock-ups made 
with the drawing tools - or both) 

I recently rediscovered Pencil, a prototyping tool that seems to have started 
as a Firefox plug-in. I think the standalone version has more to it. I tried 
the standalone version and I was pleasantly surprised at how quick it is to 
mock things up. Also, sharing the files allows a degree of collaborative 
design. There's no interaction but for panel design, it's great.

See http://pencil.evolus.vn/en-US/Home.aspx

I know tools don't shortcut the value of years of UI design experience but at 
least they might help consistency and collaboration.

(I'm not allied in any way to the product; just reporting, having used it a 
bit)


Cheers,

Greg

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