What is the best tool for creating prototypes?

This is a surprisingly controversial topic. Just like asking someone whether they prefer Coke or Pepsi, you’re bound to get a reason behind why their choice is best, or why water is better for you if they don’t drink soda.

Picking the right prototyping tool is really a matter of what works best for you and your experience with different applications. It’s about what you find easy to use, and allows you to create the designs you envision relatively quickly and pain free.

My favorite tools are Balsamiq, Axure, Visio and InDesign. Each has its purpose in my toolbox, and I choose which one to use based on the needs of each individual project.

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Technology is constantly changing. Everyday research is done, things are discovered and advancements are made. With the rise of RSS feeds I have found my feed reader becoming an indispensable source of information to help keep me up to date in this constantly changing profession. I’ve had many people ask me where I find the articles i’m always forwarding.

Therefore I have decided to post my top 10 list of UX feeds. There are certainly many more, but these are the ones I find my self continually reading on a regular basis. They are provided below in no particular order accompanied with a brief description of the content. If there are any missing that you enjoy, please post a link in the comments. (more…)