Visio should have a template for UI-design with a "draft" look

[Magnus]

Visio Professional 2003

The template for user interface design uses the Windows XP look & feel,
which is understandable. However, the slick look (almost as if it is
finished) makes it less useful for paper prototyping and early usability
tests. Test subjects are more willing to comment on a design that looks less
polished.

For an idea of what I want look here: http://napkinlaf.sourceforge.net
(scroll down to see screenshots).

// Magnus

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[Mark Nelson [MS]]

Thanks for the post. This is very interesting since I make a lot of UI
mockups. I agree that presenting a "finished" look early in the design
process can stifle feedback. In fact the Office team typically sketches out
UI in a rougher form to start with.

I'm not sure how big the market is for napkin User Interface elements, but I
would think that a napkin look that could be applied to any set of shapes
would be useful.