Quick summary
Creating a prototype in Figma lets designers link frames and define interactions — including triggers, actions, and animations — to simulate real user flows without writing any code. Once set up, you can present the prototype instantly from within Figma to validate designs with stakeholders or usability testers.
Steps
- Open the right-side panel and click the Prototype tab to enter prototyping mode.
- Navigate to your canvas and select the object you want to use as the starting point of your flow.
- Grab the Add icon and drag it to another object to create a connection between the two elements.
- Configure the Interaction settings by specifying your preferred Trigger, Action, Destination, and Animation to complete the flow.
- Click Present in the top-right corner to preview and check your prototype in action.
- Perform the Trigger you set to see your Figma design come to life as a fully interactive prototype.
