[Sigia-l] Axure

[Ziya Oz]

> I want the ultimate prototyping tool.

There are no ultimate tools.
If tools remain at the 'ultimate' level that eventually leads to stasis.

> I want to using spoken language convert my wireframes into interactive
> high fidelity designed prototypes. ;)

Given a reasonably defined set of wireframe objects, actions and operators,
this would be fairly trivial to do. Whether it's needed, useful or
justifiable is another matter.
 
> Seriously though,  I want a place where I can build interactive
> prototypes in high fidelity but be able to "stop action" the
> prototypes and bring in annotations and add data sources for test
> binding.

One would think the 'ultimate' utility of a prototype is inversely
proportional to the degree to which it relies on the necessity of
annotations.

One could argue that the fundamental purpose of prototyping is the
elimination of documentation and annotation: the 'ultimate' prototype speaks
for itself.

Axure brings up the question of whether a prototyping tool should be
(efficient but) constraining or liberating? If the tool is constraining,
chances are the designer will be subtly and covertly nudged towards
solutions that are an easy fit for the tool. If you are not an expert with
broader experience, you won't even notice this.

I haven't formed an opinion on Axure yet.

But all Axure lovers should also be aware of this:

<http://www.simunication.com>

Watch the videos.

-- 
Ziya

It depends.
If it didn't, you'd be out of a job.