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Easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor: Many users find Proto.io to have an easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor, allowing for quick and efficient …
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What is Proto.io?
Proto.io is a prototyping tool for creating interactive mobile apps.
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What is Proto.io?
Proto.io is a prototyping tool for creating interactive mobile apps.
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Easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor: Many users find Proto.io to have an easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor, allowing for quick and efficient prototyping. They appreciate the simplicity of the design interface and find it functional in creating interesting microinteractions in prototypes.
Flexibility for web-based and mobile prototyping: The web-based and mobile options of Proto.io provide flexibility for users to work on their prototypes from anywhere. Users like the ability to create quick mobile app mockups using the mobile element in Proto.io, as well as being able to review mockups on a mobile phone. Some reviewers also mention the clear tutorial provided by Proto.io.
Realistic and interactive interfaces: Users appreciate the realistic and interactive interfaces that can be created using Proto.io. They enjoy turning wireframes into interactive prototypes that closely resemble actual applications. Reviewers highlight the ability to input data, interact with objects, and navigate through screens during demos as valuable features of Proto.io.
Difficult User Interface: Some users have found the user interface of Proto.io difficult to navigate and get used to, leading to a challenging learning curve and making tasks more difficult than necessary.
Limited Integration with Other Design Applications: Several reviewers have complained about Proto.io not allowing seamless integration with other design applications like Sketch, which has discouraged users from using other tools they were already familiar with.
Non-adjustable Dimensions of Prototypes: Many users have mentioned that the dimensions of prototypes created in Proto.io are not adjustable. This means that an app designed for one platform may not work properly on another platform without redevelopment, causing inconvenience and extra effort for designers.
Users commonly recommend using Proto.io as a first-time prototyper to effectively communicate ideas. It is considered a great starter software for prototyping, particularly for interaction designers and prototypers. Many users suggest trying Proto.io with the free trial to evaluate if it meets their specific needs. Additionally, Proto.io is recommended for rapid prototyping and wireframe creation, as well as for creating native apps that work offline. Users also appreciate the ability to assign different levels of access to multiple users in Proto.io. The software is mentioned as being easy to use for both low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototyping. Some users suggest adding support for other gestures and simplifying the process of changing orientation in Proto.io. Furthermore, users recommend the inclusion of social buttons in the component palette, as well as the creation of a centralized theme manager for easier color and font modification. While some users think Proto.io should improve its brand image and design, overall, it is considered a robust toolset worth learning. Users also recommend reviewing the documentation and training materials provided by Proto.io for building complex interactions within the software. Finally, some users compare Proto.io to inVision in terms of ease of use and simplicity.
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Proto.io is used to make quick and interactable prototypes for our products, sites, social media, and game interfaces, and menu flows. It helps us do some great prototypes that can be actively used and tested without a lot of effort, so we can check some possibilities and gather information before building the final solution.
- Easy to use
- Great interface
- Integrated icons and easy management of images
- The performance sometimes gets a little slow
- Some prototyping workflows are complicated
- The buttons and actions can be difficult to learn
- Proto.io has a positive impact because we used the free version.
- Proto.io has a positive effect because we use it to make prototypes that save us time.
- Proto.io has a positive impact because it is a collaborative tool.
Proto.io can be more complicated than some of those tools because it gives us a lot of features in the same product. Some of those tools are better for wireframing. Still, for prototyping, my choice is Proto.io because its prototyping workflow, even if it can be a little complex to get to know, is well integrated with the composition of your screens and the base wireframing tools.
We have used Proto.io as a workflow prototyping tool to illustrate interactions and steps as part of enterprise business application development. We use it in our practice. Specifically, I'm not sure if other design practices in our company handle it. (1 location of out of many locations of our business; each practice is free to use the tools it deems best for its work).
- workflow process steps
- simple interactions
- complex transition animations
- robust interactions
- Allows for fast demonstration of workflows to stakeholders.
- Is not an expensive tool, so minimal risk in experimenting with it.
In the end, we decided not to continue using Proto.io and instead use tools we were already using.
- For just presenting workflows to stakeholders, InVision worked almost as well (not as robust in interactions, but when you want to focus on the steps, that's better anyway).
- For micro-interactions and transition animations - tools like AdobeXD and FramerX, and even Figma and some plugins for Sketch are better.