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8. Wireframes to UI

UI/UX Foundations · 52 pages source format

Low-fi → mid-fi → UI. Match mental models. Apply existing design system or simple type/color from Graphic Design path.

What you'll learn

  • Wireframe fidelity
  • Content priority
  • UI patterns catalog
  • Consistency with platform

Low-fi wireframe

Boxes and labels only for worst friction step from backlog.

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Paper or FigJam wireframe — 1 screen, 10 min max.

Clear?

Mid-fi in Figma

Real copy (no lorem), real hierarchy, gray boxes OK.

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Mid-fi for same screen in Figma.

Clear?

UI polish pass

Apply type, color, spacing. One primary action per screen.

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Hi-fi version OR annotate what stays mid-fi for test.

Clear?

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