Simulated Client project - Wireframe design

When I first saw the brief and it was said that our propsals were to include our wireframe designs I immediately thought 'wireframes are not that useful'.... I was very wrong. I initailly started designing straight away however I found it difficult to grasp a layout idea so, I went back to the beginning and gave wireframing a chance.

After looking at a number of different sites I managed to grasp the idea that wireframes were not just the starting point of a design but there were more reasons as to why we should use them before our design proces:
- With a wireframe you can provide the client with mock-ups from the word go, saving you time on working out designs, plus it will give your client an insight on your ideas.
- More collaboration - by getting your wireframes ready you can discuss with the client whats important for the site. Clients have also employed you to do the designing, the creative aspect of the process maybe a bit daughting for them so having wireframes, a clear and simple layout will provide the client with an easier outlook on their potential site.
- Creating simple wireframes gives you time to focus on different aspects of the site rather then the desiging i.e. what you want from the site, how visitor will react etc.
- Will make the designer think more about the composition rather than the colours and imagery hence, improving your design skills.

I found some useful information on the Grace Smith website so take a look it may give you some inspiration.
Below are my wirframes for the client project, as the designer I will pass these onto my supervisor (client) and get their opinion on what they like.