When you first dive into the world of UI/ UX design or service planning, you encounter a daunting wall of  slang. As a diary who has navigated  multitudinous  systems, I flash back  the confusion" Why do I need three different documents for one app idea?"   moment, I’m going to break down the differences between Wireframes, Storyboards, and Prototypes grounded on my real- world experience. This is a practical  companion on how to use these tools to  insure your  design succeeds in the development phase.  Table of Contents 1. Prologue: Why So Many Planning Documents? 2. Wireframe: Building the Skeletal Structure 3. Storyboard: Defining the Rules of the Road 4. Prototype: Breathing Life into the Vision 5. Comparative Analysis: Which One Do You Need Now? 6. The Golden Rule: Choosing the Right Tool for the Scale 7. Conclusion: Communication over Documentation 1. Prologue: Why So Many Planning Documents? In my early  systems, I allowed a...