{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-prototype-in-figma","route":"/learn/how-to-prototype-in-figma","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-prototype-in-figma","title":"How to Prototype in Figma","h1":"How to Prototype in Figma","description":"Discover the essential steps to prototype in Figma. Learn tips and techniques to create interactive designs that enhance user experience effectively.22","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Prototype in Figma"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"This guide provides a step-by-step process to prototype your designs in Figma. 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Follow these instructions to create interactive and dynamic user interfaces.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9ioku2f0001jm0do0td91o8/tour","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.\nSwitch to Prototype Mode – On the right side panel, click the “Prototype” tab (next to “Design”). This unlocks interaction tools.\nCreate 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.\nLink 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.\nSet Interaction Details – After connecting, choose how the interaction behaves: Trigger – On Click, Hover, While Pressing, etc.\nAction – Navigate to, Open Overlay, Swap, Scroll to, etc.\nChoose Animation Type – Pick a transition animation: Instant, Dissolve, Smart Animate, Push, Slide In/Out\nAdjust Duration and Easing for smoother effects\nPreview the Prototype – Click the “Play” (▶️) button in the top-right corner to launch your interactive prototype in a new window.\nDone – Share your prototype via Share button, or copy the link to send it to clients, team members, or testers."]}