Curious to know how others define the difference between wireframes and UX mockups. When working with clients, I often get asked why they need both. How do you explain the purpose of each without confusing them?

That’s a common challenge, and this guide on UX mockups by Clay explains it better than most resources I’ve found. It walks through the full UX design workflow—wireframes, mockups, and prototypes—clarifying their roles and where mockups add the most value in the decision-making process. They emphasize that mockups aren’t just about visual polish; they’re key in demonstrating layout, hierarchy, and interactive intent without needing fully working code. If you’ve ever struggled to align client expectations or justify design stages, the article gives you language and visuals that make the distinction crystal clear. Definitely worth sharing with stakeholders early in the process to prevent scope creep and misalignment later on.