gwt - Realizing the design from a design professional in code -

i typically work on web apps used small group of well-controlled people, find i'm writing has potential used large population. means design , "look" important success.

while can code functional, ain't gonna pretty, know i'll need outside designer make things good. never having worked way before had few questions mechanics of how happens , how try make things easier.

we java, when building rich interface, use gwt. know when working designers, typically provide images of interface should without type of "useable" output. question how best bridge gap between simple drawing of interface functional realized one.

any thoughts appreciated.

well, "it depends", always.

nowadays, don't think can work wit provides photoshop mockups. @ least not @ level. mockups static, , translating mockups actual pages work different browsers skill set own.

so, need beyond designer, if planning javascript wizardry, animations, or other dynamic elements don't capture @ on static image.

what want "operational" mockup. static html files , behave best can done ui designer wants do, including transitions, work flow, etc. artifact can run through of stake holders live mockup, letting folks "feel" site.

once have these html files, can part of backfilling these pages actual server side content. can start working on models , working designers have services ready support site functionality, shouldn't committing real time in actual pages site.

as interacting designers, talk more on here: how can make jsp project easier designer work with