Guide
How to Prototype in Figma
This guide provides a step-by-step process to prototype your designs in Figma. Follow these instructions to create interactive and dynamic user interfaces.
Open the File You Want to Prototype – Go to figma.com, log in, and open the design file where you want to build the prototype.
Switch to Prototype Mode – On the right side panel, click the “Prototype” tab (next to “Design”). This unlocks interaction tools.
Create Screens (Frames) – Make sure each screen or state of your design is in its own Frame. These will act as individual screens in your prototype.
Link Elements to Other Screens – Click an interactive element (like a button), then drag the blue node (circle) to the frame you want to navigate to.
Set Interaction Details – After connecting, choose how the interaction behaves:
Trigger – On Click, Hover, While Pressing, etc.
Action – Navigate to, Open Overlay, Swap, Scroll to, etc.
Choose Animation Type – Pick a transition animation:
Instant, Dissolve, Smart Animate, Push, Slide In/Out
Adjust Duration and Easing for smoother effects
Preview the Prototype – Click the “Play” (▶️) button in the top-right corner to launch your interactive prototype in a new window.
Done – Share your prototype via Share button, or copy the link to send it to clients, team members, or testers.