Wireframing is the first step in the web design process. It is also the least known and talked about. Along with a sitemap, wireframes lay the groundwork for building a solid website. So, to give wireframes some much needed respect, in this post I’ll share my own process for designing wireframes and illustrate some examples. I’ll also talk a bit about the current trends and wireframing best practices. And finally I’ll mention some of the tools I use to produce rockin’ wireframes. (more…)