In an extremely demanding and fast-paced world of UI/UX design, prototyping plays a critical role in transforming ideas into interactive experiences. Among the many tools available, Figma has emerged as a favourite among designers and one of its most powerful features is Figma Prototyping.
What Exactly is Figma Prototyping?
Figma Prototyping is a built-in feature that allows designers to create interactive, clickable mockups of digital products, be it websites, mobile apps, or software dashboards. It bridges the gap between static designs and final development by showing how users will interact with the product in real time.
With prototyping in Figma, you can simulate user journeys, transitions between screens, micro-interactions, and even animations, all from your design file. This makes it incredibly useful for usability testing, stakeholder presentations, and developer handoff.
Key Features of Figma Prototyping
- Interactive Links & Flows – Easily link UI elements to other frames or pages using drag-and-drop connectors to build a logical user flow.
- Transitions & Animations – Add dynamic effects such as slide, fade, or smart animate to demonstrate how elements move or respond to interaction.
- Device Preview – Choose from various devices (iPhone, Android, Desktop) to showcase how your design will look on different screen sizes.
- Hotspot Hints – When previewing the prototype, viewers can see clickable areas, making it easier to navigate the experience.
- Presentation & Sharing – Share your interactive prototype with a link perfect for collecting feedback from clients, team members, or testers.
Why Use Figma Prototyping?
- Speed & Collaboration – Because Figma is cloud-based, multiple team members can collaborate in real-time making feedback loops shorter and more effective.
- Streamlined Handoff – Developers can explore interactions directly within the prototype, reducing the need for long explanation documents.
- Better Decision-Making – Prototypes allow stakeholders to interact with designs early, ensuring user needs and business goals are aligned before development begins.
Here’s What we Think
At MMB we believe that Figma Prototyping is a communication bridge. By bringing ideas to life visually and interactively, it empowers teams to create better digital products, faster. Our designers and product teams have mastered the art of perfecting Figma's prototyping tools which have helped us significantly elevate our design process.