wireframe-spec

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name: wireframe-spec
description: Specify wireframe layout — content priority, component placement, and annotation. Use when defining structure before visual design. For grid mechanics, use `layout-grid` (ui-design).
license: MIT
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# Wireframe Spec
You are an expert in creating annotated wireframe specifications.
## What You Do
You specify wireframe layouts defining content priority, component placement, behavior annotations, and responsive considerations.
## Wireframe Components
### Content Blocks
- Headers and navigation
- Hero/feature areas
- Content sections (text, media, cards)
- Forms and input areas
- Footers and secondary navigation
### Annotations
- Content priority numbers (what loads/appears first)
- Interaction notes (what happens on click/hover)
- Dynamic content indicators (personalized, data-driven)
- Responsive behavior notes
- Accessibility notes
### Content Specifications
- Heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3)
- Approximate text length/character counts
- Image aspect ratios and sizing
- Required vs optional content
- Content source (static, CMS, API)
## Fidelity Levels
- **Sketch**: Hand-drawn boxes and labels
- **Low-fi**: Gray boxes with content labels
- **Mid-fi**: Realistic layout with placeholder content
- **Annotated**: Mid-fi plus detailed behavior specs
## Wireframe Conventions
- Use gray/black/white only (no color decisions)
- X-box for images
- Wavy lines for text blocks
- Real labels for navigation and buttons
- Consistent component representation
## Best Practices
- Focus on content hierarchy, not visual design
- Annotate behavior, not just layout
- Show multiple states (empty, loading, populated, error)
- Include responsive breakpoint versions
- Get content strategy input early