Creating an interactive prototype in Figma is a fast and easy way to show off your designs and get feedback from users. It allows you to take your static designs and give them life by adding animations, transitions, and interactions.
By adding these elements, it’s easier for the user to understand how the design will work in the real world.
The first step in creating an interactive prototype is to create a frame. A frame acts as a container for your design elements, such as text boxes, buttons, images, etc. To make a frame, select the “+” icon on the left hand side of your Figma workspace and then select “Frame” from the drop-down menu.
Once you have created your frame, you can start adding elements to it. To add elements to your frame, select “Insert” from the top menu bar and then choose what type of element you want to add (e.g., text box or button). You can also use Figma’s library of shapes and icons if you need something more specific.
After you have added all the elements that you need for your design, it’s time to add interactions and animations. This is done by selecting the “Interaction” tab on the right-hand side of your workspace. Here you can set up different triggers that will cause elements to move or change when interacted with.
You can also customize how each element behaves when interacted with by selecting “Animation” from the right-hand sidebar. Here you can set up different types of animations such as fades or slides so that each element looks more realistic when interacted with.
Finally, once all of your interactions and animations are set up, it’s time to preview your interactive prototype. To do this select “Preview” at the top of your workspace and then interact with all of the elements on screen as if they were being used in real life.
Conclusion: Making an interactive prototype in Figma is relatively straightforward but requires some thought about what types of interactions and animations would be beneficial for users. By using frames, adding elements from Figma’s library or customizing them yourself, setting up interactions using triggers, animating each element for realism, and previewing all together – creating an interactive prototype in Figma is easy and quick!