Build a Mobile App from a Wireframe
Turn hand-drawn or digital wireframes into a working mobile app prototype with real navigation and data, no native development experience needed.
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Step 1
Describe Each Screen from Wireframes
For each wireframe screen, write a plain-English description of the UI, the user actions available, and the data displayed or collected.
Step 2
Generate the App Structure
Feed the screen descriptions into Bolt.new or Lovable with a React Native or Expo prompt. Let it scaffold the full app structure with navigation.
Step 3
Build Screen by Screen
Work through each screen in Cursor, pasting in the wireframe description and asking it to implement the UI and any local state management needed.
Step 4
Add Data and API Calls
Use GitHub Copilot to write the data fetching and state management layer, connecting screens to your backend API or a mock data source for testing.
Step 5
Test on Device
Run the app in Expo Go on a real device. Use Cursor to fix layout issues and platform-specific bugs as they appear.
Time Required
1–2 days
Expected Result
A working mobile app prototype with core screens, navigation, and basic data handling, ready for user testing.
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