mock-ups
Early design versions
Mock-ups are preliminary models or representations of something, built to demonstrate appearance, scale, or basic function before the real thing is produced.
Designers create mock-ups of websites, architects build mock-ups of buildings, and engineers assemble mock-ups of products.
The term emphasizes that these are for visualization and testing, not final use: We reviewed the mock-ups before committing to production.
Edge-only geometric model
- draftPreliminary version of text
- sketchHasty informal drawing
- modelRepresentation or paradigm
- dummyLifelike substitute figure
maquette · sample · template · layout · schematic · blueprint · preliminary · pilot
Spatial arrangement of elements
- wireframeEdge-only geometric model
- interfaceShared connection point
- typographyArranging letters for display
- paletteSurface for mixing pigments
graphics · branding · aesthetics · usability · composition · visual · UI · UX
Interpretive depiction or performance
- 3DThree-axis spatial representation
- simulationImitation of real processes
- CADTechnical drawing technology
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
illustration · animation · projection · virtual · perspective · representation · preview · demonstration
wireframe
Edge-only geometric model
dummy · maquette · sample · template · layout · schematic · blueprint · preliminary · pilot · replica
layout
Spatial arrangement of elements
- wireframeEdge-only geometric model
- interfaceShared connection point
- typographyArranging letters for display
palette · graphics · branding · aesthetics · usability · composition · visual · UI · UX · styling
rendering
Interpretive depiction or performance
- 3DThree-axis spatial representation
- simulationImitation of real processes
- CADTechnical drawing technology
modeling · illustration · animation · projection · virtual · perspective · representation · preview · demonstration · walkthrough
- miniaturesminiatures, figurines, figurine, miniature sculptures, scale models
- industrial designfurniture design, chair design, automotive design, car design, lighting design
- Aviation Testingprototypes, experimental aircraft, X-planes, flight simulators
- experimentsexperiment, experiments, test, tests, trials
- hands-on learninghands-on learning, hands-on activities, model-making, learning by doing, active learning
- blueprintsblueprints, blueprint, architectural plans, floor plan, floor plans
mock-upsfinished products
Manufactured items ready for use
production models · end products · deliverables · live versions