Axure from Hero to Zero. Presented by Alan Trow-Poole, User Experience Designer and Information Architect @ UX People Autumn 2010

1. AXURE RP PRO Axure RP Pro - From zero to hero ! You will learn how to create wireframes, interactive prototypes and specifications, as well as how to collaborate with others through use of Axure RP Pro. Speaker: Alan Trow-Poole (UX Designer & Information Architect)

2. Introduction Showcase – “eye candy” The Basics Example Deliverables Resources Q&A & Finish Demonstrated using Axure RP Pro. Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !

3. Introduction to Axure RP Pro. Founded in 2002 (by Victor Hsu & Martin Smith) One of the first dedicated prototyping apps 20,000+ customers Used in 50% of Fortune 100 companies Rapidly becoming the default UX Application for IAs, UX professionals, BAs, etc. Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !

4. Introduction 4 components WIREFRAMES Widget libraries and easy to use tools for layout and formatting will help your wireframes come together in no time. PROTOTYPES With one-click HTML prototype generation, Axure RP brings your designs to life without writing a single line of code. SPECIFICATIONS Specification generation with customizable templates and formatting options means less time documenting and more time designing. COLLABORATION Integrated source control helps your team work simultaneously on a project and maintain a history of revisions. Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !

5. Introduction features UNIQUE FEATURE SET Features for designing at the fidelity you need. EASE OF USE Productive in a few hours, proficient in a few weeks. CROSS PLATFORM Available for both the PC and Mac. No virtualization required. COLLABORATION Helps teams work together on projects. QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE Responsive, thorough and personal. ACTIVE COMMUNITY Great community for learning and sharing resources. Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !

6. Introduction Axure RP Pro. not the only show in town Sketch Flow Flash Catalyst Dreamweaver Photoshop Axure RP Pro iRise Fireworks Flash/Flexbuilder iPlotz Illustrator Protoshare LucidSpec Powerpoint UX Tools used by UX professionals Visio inDesign Wufoo ComicLife Twiddla ProtoNotes SiteGrinder Omnigraffle Morae Pictive Tobii Vmware ConceptDraw Inspiration SmartDraw Silverback Parallels UserVue Whitelines Paper Behance Dot Grid Notebook SnagIt 96 Grid Templates Prototype Composer SnapZ Pro Skitch Jing Camtasia LittleSnapper ScreenFlick Screenium ScreenFlow PageSaver Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !

7. Will the “live” website contain this Latin text? Huh! Yes! We are only targeting Classics Scholars. Showcase “eye candy” AXURE RP Pro. Demo Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !

8. The Basics AXURE RP Pro. Demo Wireframes Pages, Widgets, Annotations, Masters, Interactions, Dynamic Panels. Flowcharts & Sitemaps Prototypes No programming!, DHTML generated. Specifications Msft Word output, Branded templates, Configurable content Collaboration Working simultaneously with others Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !

9. “Deliverables” Axure RP Pro. generated AXURE RP Pro. Demo Looking at your charts, I’d say you’re Over-delivering! Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !

10. “Deliverables” Axure RP Pro. generated AXURE RP Pro. Demo Key: This arrow indicates “showcase” includes demo examples of this using Axure RP Pro. Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !

11. Resources Axure www.axure.com Widget Libraries http://www.axure.com/widgetLibraries.aspx http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/09/axure-design-pattern-library-v2/ http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/11/the-top-10-axure-resources/ Discussion Forum http://axure.com/CS/forums/4/ShowForum.aspx Community-driven web conferences Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn Sharing Axshare www.Protonotes.com Training www.axtrainers.com support@axure.com @axurerp Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !

12. Q&A and Finish Contact: Alan Trow-Poole Email: alan@theiconstudio.com Email: alan@axtrainers.com Tel: 01886.812.875 Axure RP Pro: From zero to hero !