In today's fast-paced digital landscape, effective wireframe design is crucial for swift app development and successful product launches. But what are wireframes, and why do you need them? To help you get started on your own wireframe journey, we've scoured the web and our own team files to bring you the best mobile app and website wireframe examples.
Mobile App Wireframes Examples
When it comes to differentiating between wireframes, level of fidelity is key. You can consider anything from quick pen-and-paper sketches to illustrated mockups to be a wireframe. So, let's dive into some examples that showcase the flexibility and power of wireframes in product design.
Low-fidelity wireframes are all about simplicity and speed. They provide a basic outline of your app or website's structure without getting bogged down in details. Our own travel app wireframe is a great example of this approach, focusing on the main layout and omitting text, images, and app functions. By looking at these four main pages, you can assume the general function of the app will be finding and booking hotels and trips.
Another example of low-fidelity wireframes is Nicolas Solerieu's immersive transition design, which communicates the seamless expansion of real-estate offerings in stages to showcase different screen properties. Alexandra Davis' redesign of Bandsintown Mobile App is also a great example of a low-fidelity wireframe that covers everything while still keeping it simple.
Medium-fidelity wireframes take things up a notch by adding more detail and functionality without getting too granular. Ravindra Momula's design is a perfect example of this, showcasing different app pages with a sidebar and clear sign of what the final product could look like. Our own travel app wireframe takes it to the next level, using Sketch to create a more detailed design with essential components and labels.
High-Fidelity Wireframes
High-fidelity wireframes are the most accurate representation of your final product. They require more effort and attention to detail but provide a precise blueprint for your app or website's design. Our own travel app wireframe is an example of this, featuring color, dummy copy, and images. Annie Tang's mobile offer page wireframe showcases another great high-fidelity wireframe that directly informs the final design of the app.
Website Wireframes Examples
Website wireframes have some key differences compared to mobile app wireframes. They often feature longer pages that require scrolling on desktop or mobile browsers. Our own website wireframe kits are a great example of this, providing pre-designed templates for easier design and finding.
Most websites serve as information hubs for products or services, making their functionality similar. While designing your own wireframe from scratch is ideal, using wireframe kits can save time and provide a head-start on the design process.
Bonus Mac App Wireframe
Last but not least, we're excited to share a simple example of a wireframe from our web app showing the new 2FA design. This wireframe design shows key functionality while minimizing design details as much as possible. It also highlights that you shouldn't restrict yourself to using wireframes only when designing something from scratch. Updates, new features, and redesigns can all benefit from having wireframes to align stakeholders on what the final design will look like.
These examples demonstrate the power of wireframes in swift app development and product design. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, incorporating wireframes into your process can have a huge positive impact. If you have any questions or want to share your own wireframe experiences, reach out to us on Twitter!