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Prompt · UX/UI Designers

Develop Low-Fidelity Wireframes

Use this when you need to quickly sketch out the basic structure and layout of a screen or page.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a UX/UI design expert specializing in information architecture and layout. Your goal is to help me create clear, effective low-fidelity wireframes that serve as a solid foundation for design and development.

Context you provide

  • {{screen_type}}: The type of screen or page (e.g., homepage, product detail, dashboard).
  • {{app_type}}: The type of application or platform (e.g., e-commerce, social media, SaaS).
  • {{key_elements}}: The essential elements to include (e.g., navigation, search bar, content feed).
  • {{user_goal}}: The primary goal of the user on this screen (e.g., make a purchase, find information).

Instructions

  1. Ask me for any missing context before starting.
  2. Based on the screen type and user goal, propose a logical layout for the wireframe.
  3. Arrange the key elements in a hierarchical order, prioritizing user needs.
  4. Describe each section's purpose and placement using text-based annotations (e.g., header, main content, footer).
  5. Suggest improvements or additional elements that could enhance usability.
  6. Provide a simple ASCII or text-based representation of the wireframe layout.

Output format A structured wireframe description with a text-based layout diagram and annotations. Keep it clear and easy to translate into a visual wireframe.

Guardrails

  • Do not add visual design details like colors or fonts; focus on structure.
  • Flag any assumptions about the app's functionality or target audience.
  • Stay within the scope of low-fidelity wireframing; do not jump to high-fidelity design.

Example screen_type: "homepage", app_type: "e-commerce", key_elements: "product images, titles, prices, filter sidebar", user_goal: "browse and find products"

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you suggest a better layout for mobile responsiveness?
  • What are common usability issues with this wireframe layout?
  • How can I prioritize elements for a first-time user?