History of Wireframes | History of Wire Frames

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The history of wireframes comes from the concept of "Wire frame model", which is a visual representations of three dimensional objects. It is frequently used in 3d animation and modeling.

Interestingly enough, as the lexicon of the internet was formed, the term "blue prints" didn't prevail. Wireframes might also be referred to as "schematics". Wikipedia defines schematic as "a diagram, drawing, or sketch that represents the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures. A schematic usually omits all details that are not relevant to the information the schematic is intended to convey, and may add unrealistic elements that aid comprehension."

Computer programmers have been using such schematic drawings in their planning since the inception of graphical interfaces.

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