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I was a fan of Basalmiq (it's a terrific tool), but since learning to prototype in Keynote, I've not used it.

Here's something to get you started if you're a Mac user, and have Keynote: http://blog.amirkhella.com/2010/06/16/how-to-prototype-inter...

I especially like using Keynote for higher-fidelity mockups, which I find is essential for mobile development...

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I think you are mixing two different concepts.

Balsamiq is about creating wireframes. Wireframes are there especially to not mimic too much the "final" product so that you can concentrate more on the feature an flow aspect without suffering of the interference that the visual elements could create.

Keynote, at least the way you are using it, is to create mockups. Mockups are there to crystalize (or invalidate) the ideas expressed in the wireframes together with the branding you are creating for your application.

I agree with the distinction, but the product itself is called Balsamiq Mockups :)

I should have called it Balsamiq Wireframes, but I figured it out when it was too late to change it...oh well. :)

Your point is true. However, I've found in real world use that we don't go through the low-res "wireframe" much anymore. We skip right to the meat of things since working in Keynote is just as quick.

I'll also add that it probably matters if the consumers of the mockup/prototype/wireframe/whatever are internal/external to the organization.

Consider using Antetype instead: http://www.antetype.com

It's an app designed for screen design, by screen designers, and it saves me so much time.

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