noun

mockup

MOK-up

Mockup (noun) means a visual model showing how a design will look when finished, made so it can be reviewed before anything is built. Example: “Send me a mockup of the homepage before we start coding.”

noun

A visual model showing how a design will look when finished, made so it can be reviewed before anything is built.

"Send me a mockup of the homepage before we start coding."

"The packaging mockup was printed and stuck on a real bottle."

A full-size model of an object or structure, built for testing, training or display rather than use.

"Astronauts train in a mockup of the capsule."

"A wooden mockup of the wing sat in the hangar."

verb

Written as two words, mock up: to produce such a model or draft version of something.

"Can you mock up two versions of the poster by Friday?"

How to Use Mockup

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA realistic-looking sample of a design made before the real thing is built.

When to use it

Standard in design, software and manufacturing; not slang.

Easily confused with

wireframe prototype → render →

Common pairings

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Synonyms

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prototype comp visual dummy replica model

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Rhymes for mockup

lockup

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a mockup, a wireframe and a prototype?

A wireframe is a rough grey layout showing structure only. A mockup adds real colour, type and imagery so it looks like the finished thing but does not work. A prototype is clickable or functional and lets you test the actual behaviour.

Is it mockup, mock-up or mock up?

The noun is written mockup or mock-up, with mockup now the more common form in design and tech. As a verb it is always two words: you mock up a design.

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