Wireframe
A simplified representation of a screen's structure content and interaction without final visual detail.
Plain English
A rough layout showing what goes where.
In context
Wireframes help teams explore hierarchy and workflow cheaply before investing in polished design.
Example
“The wireframe shows the onboarding flow but not final styling.”
When you'll hear this
- product discovery
- design review
- user research
Common misunderstanding
A wireframe is not expected to communicate final colors typography or production behavior.
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Updated: 2026-08-25
