DENIM 2.1

DENIM is a web-based tool developed by DUB, the University of Washington's Design, Use, Build group. It is designed to help developers create rough and rapidly evolving visualizations for dynamic and interactive data.

DENIM stands for "Design is Not a linear process, which Emphasizes iteration and coMmunication." With this philosophy in mind, DENIM allows designers to rapidly prototype different visualization ideas and iterate on them quickly. It provides a simple interface that allows the user to create nodes and links between them, creating a flowchart-like diagram. Nodes can be annotated with text, images or widgets to represent information or interactive elements.

One of DENIM's strengths is its collaboration feature. Multiple users can work on the same visualization project simultaneously, making it an ideal tool for teams working remotely. Users can also export their work as an HTML file, which makes the visualization easy to share with others.

DENIM is highly customizable, as it allows users to switch between different notations and layout styles. The tool also integrates with other tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, making it a versatile workflow tool for designers and developers.

Upsides:

• Intuitive interface for rapid prototyping
• Collaboration feature for remote teams
• Highly customizable with different notations and layout styles
• Exports projects to HTML files for easy sharing
• Integrates with other design tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Downsides:

• May not be suitable for creating highly detailed visualizations
• Limited in terms of output formats

DENIM by DUB is a useful tool for designers and developers who need a simple and flexible way to create rough visualizations for dynamic and interactive data. Its collaboration feature makes it ideal for remote teams, and its integration with other design tools makes it a versatile workflow tool.