It is now time to build something in Balsamiq. From here onwards, you will be utilizing the files provided. You are free to build your own files too, however, the files provided will be referenced and used throughout the remainder of this book.
The project is really a rebuilding, or more like an addition to a project I did for a client's SharePoint intranet portal. I chose this piece because it utilizes many of Balsamiq's tools and UI Library widgets. It also does a nice job of introducing some of the softer skills required for delivering work at a professional level, such as precise placement of elements, formatting text, building forms, information flow, and thinking in the context of a larger team, that is, handing your work off to UI developers and graphic designers. When combined, all of these elements can produce quality work, which is the real goal of this book and your goal as a wireframe designer, architect, and UI designer.
But remember, building...