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Prototype mode overview in Figma - Real Business Scenario

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šŸ‘¤ Your Role: You are a product designer working on a new app interface.
šŸ“‹ Request: Your manager wants you to create a clickable prototype to demonstrate the app's user flow.
šŸ“Š Data: You have the app's wireframes and design screens ready in Figma.
šŸŽÆ Deliverable: A clickable prototype in Figma that shows the main user interactions and navigation.
Progress0 / 6 steps
Sample Data
Screen NameDescriptionInteraction
LoginUser enters credentialsClick 'Login' button
HomeMain dashboardClick menu items
ProfileUser profile detailsClick 'Edit' button
SettingsApp settings optionsToggle switches
HelpFAQ and supportClick links
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Step 1: Open your Figma file containing the app screens.
No formula needed. Just open the file.
Expected Result
You see all the app screens arranged in your Figma workspace.
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Step 2: Switch to Prototype mode in Figma by clicking the 'Prototype' tab on the right panel.
No formula needed. Just click the 'Prototype' tab.
Expected Result
The right panel changes to show prototyping options.
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Step 3: Select the 'Login' screen frame, then drag the circular node from the 'Login' button to the 'Home' screen frame to create a link.
Interaction: On Click, Navigate To: Home screen
Expected Result
Clicking the 'Login' button in prototype will navigate to the Home screen.
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Step 4: Repeat linking for other navigation points: from Home to Profile, Profile to Settings, and Settings to Help using the same drag-and-link method.
Interactions: On Click, Navigate To respective screens
Expected Result
All main navigation flows are linked for user interaction.
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Step 5: Set the transition animation for each link to 'Instant' for quick navigation.
Transition: Instant
Expected Result
Screen changes happen immediately when clicking buttons.
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Step 6: Click the 'Present' button at the top-right corner to preview your clickable prototype.
No formula needed. Just click 'Present'.
Expected Result
A new window opens showing the interactive prototype where you can test navigation.
Final Result
Login
ā†’Home
ā†“
Profile
Profile
ā†“
Settings
Settings
ā†“
Help
Help
āœ“Prototype mode in Figma allows linking screens with simple drag-and-drop.
āœ“You can set interactions like 'On Click' to navigate between screens.
āœ“Transition animations can be customized for smooth user experience.
āœ“The 'Present' mode lets you test the prototype as if it were a real app.
Bonus Challenge

Add a back navigation link from each screen to the previous screen to simulate user going back.

Show Hint
Use the same drag-and-link method in Prototype mode, set interaction to 'On Click' and navigate to the previous screen.

Practice

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1. What is the main purpose of Prototype mode in Figma?
easy
A. To write code for your design
B. To edit vector shapes
C. To export images only
D. To create clickable, interactive versions of your designs

Solution

  1. Step 1: Understand Prototype mode function

    Prototype mode allows you to link screens and add interactions to simulate user experience.

  2. Step 2: Compare options with Prototype mode purpose

    Only To create clickable, interactive versions of your designs describes creating clickable, interactive designs without coding.

  3. Final Answer:

    To create clickable, interactive versions of your designs -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Prototype mode = Interactive design [OK]
Hint: Prototype mode = clickable design preview [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing Prototype mode with coding environment
  • Thinking Prototype mode is for exporting images
  • Assuming Prototype mode edits shapes
2. Which of the following is the correct way to start linking frames in Figma's Prototype mode?
easy
A. Select a frame, then drag the circular node to another frame
B. Right-click a frame and choose 'Export'
C. Double-click a frame to open code editor
D. Use the Text tool to write interaction commands

Solution

  1. Step 1: Recall how to create links in Prototype mode

    In Prototype mode, you select a frame and drag the circular node (handle) to the target frame to create a link.

  2. Step 2: Evaluate each option

    Only Select a frame, then drag the circular node to another frame correctly describes this linking method; others describe unrelated actions.

  3. Final Answer:

    Select a frame, then drag the circular node to another frame -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Link frames by dragging node = Select a frame, then drag the circular node to another frame [OK]
Hint: Drag the circle from one frame to another to link [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Trying to export instead of linking
  • Looking for code editor in Prototype mode
  • Using text tool for interactions
3. Given a prototype with three frames linked in sequence: Frame A -> Frame B -> Frame C. If you preview and click the hotspot on Frame A, which frame will appear next?
medium
A. Frame C
B. Frame B
C. Frame A
D. No frame will appear

Solution

  1. Step 1: Understand the link sequence

    Frame A links to Frame B, so clicking on Frame A's hotspot navigates to Frame B.

  2. Step 2: Determine the next frame after clicking

    Since Frame A links directly to Frame B, Frame B appears next, not Frame C or Frame A again.

  3. Final Answer:

    Frame B -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Click Frame A hotspot -> Frame B [OK]
Hint: Follow the direct link from clicked frame [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Skipping intermediate frame and jumping to Frame C
  • Expecting no navigation on click
  • Confusing current frame with next frame
4. You created a prototype but clicking a button does not navigate to the next frame. What is the most likely cause?
medium
A. You need to export the prototype first
B. The button is not visible in Design mode
C. You forgot to link the button to the target frame in Prototype mode
D. The frames are not grouped

Solution

  1. Step 1: Identify why navigation fails

    Navigation requires linking the button (or hotspot) to the target frame in Prototype mode.

  2. Step 2: Check each option for cause

    Only You forgot to link the button to the target frame in Prototype mode explains missing link, which stops navigation. Visibility, export, or grouping do not prevent linking.

  3. Final Answer:

    You forgot to link the button to the target frame in Prototype mode -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Missing link = no navigation [OK]
Hint: Always link buttons to frames in Prototype mode [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking export is needed before navigation
  • Assuming button visibility affects linking
  • Believing grouping frames affects navigation
5. You want to test a user flow where clicking a button on Frame A opens a menu overlay on top of Frame A without switching frames. Which Prototype mode interaction should you use?
hard
A. Open overlay
B. Back
C. Swap with
D. Navigate to

Solution

  1. Step 1: Understand interaction types in Prototype mode

    "Navigate to" switches frames, "Open overlay" shows a frame on top without switching, "Swap with" replaces frames, "Back" returns to previous frame.

  2. Step 2: Match interaction to desired effect

    To open a menu overlay on top of Frame A, use "Open overlay" so the menu appears above without leaving Frame A.

  3. Final Answer:

    Open overlay -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Menu on top without switching = Open overlay [OK]
Hint: Use 'Open overlay' to show menus without changing frames [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Using 'Navigate to' which changes frames
  • Confusing 'Swap with' with overlay
  • Thinking 'Back' opens overlays
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