Conditional interactions in Figma - Real Business Scenario

Scenario Mode

👤 Your Role: You are a BI dashboard designer at a retail company.

📋 Request: Your manager wants an interactive sales dashboard where users can select a region and see sales data only for that region. The dashboard should update charts and tables dynamically based on the selected region.

📊 Data: You have monthly sales data by region and product category. The data includes Region, Month, Product Category, and Sales Amount.

🎯 Deliverable: Create a Figma prototype dashboard with conditional interactions that filter visuals based on the selected region.

Sample Data

Region	Month	Product Category	Sales Amount
North	Jan	Electronics	12000
South	Jan	Furniture	8000
East	Feb	Electronics	15000
West	Feb	Clothing	7000
North	Mar	Clothing	9000
South	Mar	Electronics	11000
East	Apr	Furniture	13000
West	Apr	Electronics	14000

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Step 1: Create a dropdown menu component listing all regions: North, South, East, West.

In Figma, use the 'Dropdown' component and add text items for each region.

Expected Result

A dropdown menu that lets users pick one region.

2

Step 2: Design a sales bar chart showing sales amount by product category.

Create rectangles sized proportionally to sales amounts for each product category using the sample data.

Expected Result

A bar chart with bars for Electronics, Furniture, and Clothing showing total sales.

3

Step 3: Add a sales data table listing Month, Product Category, and Sales Amount.

Create a table with rows for each data entry from sample data.

Expected Result

A table showing all sales records.

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Step 4: Set up conditional interactions so that when a region is selected in the dropdown, the bar chart and table update to show only data for that region.

Use Figma's 'Prototype' tab to add an 'On Change' interaction on the dropdown that triggers 'Set Filter' on chart and table layers to show only selected region data.

Expected Result

Selecting 'North' filters visuals to show only North region sales.

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Step 5: Test the prototype by selecting different regions and verifying the visuals update accordingly.

In prototype mode, select each region and observe changes.

Expected Result

Charts and tables dynamically update to reflect the selected region's sales data.

Final Result

Sales Dashboard Prototype

[Dropdown: Region ▼]

Bar Chart: Sales by Product Category
| Electronics | Furniture | Clothing |
|    ████     |    ██     |   ██     |

Sales Data Table
Month | Product Category | Sales Amount
--------------------------------------
Jan   | Electronics      | 12000
Mar   | Clothing        | 9000

(Filtered by selected region)

✓Users can select any region from the dropdown to filter sales data.

✓The bar chart and table update instantly to show only the selected region's sales.

✓This interaction helps managers focus on regional sales performance easily.

Bonus Challenge

Add a second dropdown to filter sales by product category in addition to region, updating visuals accordingly.

Show Hint

Use multiple conditional interactions and combine filters on the chart and table layers.

Practice

1. What is the main purpose of conditional interactions in Figma prototypes?

easy

A. To make prototypes respond differently based on user actions

B. To change the color of all elements automatically

C. To export designs as images

D. To add comments to the design

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand conditional interactions

   Conditional interactions let prototypes react differently depending on what the user does.

2. Step 2: Identify the main purpose

   This helps make the prototype smarter and more interactive, not just static.

3. Final Answer:

   To make prototypes respond differently based on user actions -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Conditional interactions = user-driven responses [OK]

Hint: Think: 'How does prototype change with user input?' [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing conditional interactions with styling changes
• Thinking it exports designs
• Assuming it adds comments

2. Which of the following is the correct way to set a conditional interaction in Figma?

easy

A. Select an element, add an interaction, then set a condition like 'If click, then show overlay'

B. Right-click and choose 'Export as conditional'

C. Draw a rectangle and name it 'Condition'

D. Use the text tool to write 'If user clicks'

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall how to add conditional interactions

   You select an element, add an interaction, and then specify a condition for that interaction.

2. Step 2: Match the correct method

   Select an element, add an interaction, then set a condition like 'If click, then show overlay' describes this process correctly, while others describe unrelated actions.

3. Final Answer:

   Select an element, add an interaction, then set a condition like 'If click, then show overlay' -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Correct setup = Select an element, add an interaction, then set a condition like 'If click, then show overlay' [OK]

Hint: Remember: Add interaction, then add condition [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking conditional interactions are export options
• Confusing naming elements with setting conditions
• Using text tool to create logic

3. Given a prototype with a button that has a conditional interaction: If click AND toggle is ON, then navigate to Screen B. What happens if the toggle is OFF and the button is clicked?

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A. The prototype navigates to Screen B anyway

B. Nothing happens; no navigation occurs

C. The prototype shows an error message

D. The toggle automatically turns ON

Solution

1. Step 1: Analyze the condition

   The interaction requires both click and toggle ON to navigate to Screen B.

2. Step 2: Evaluate toggle OFF case

   If toggle is OFF, the condition is false, so the navigation does not happen.

3. Final Answer:

   Nothing happens; no navigation occurs -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Condition false = no action [OK]

Hint: Both conditions must be true for action [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming navigation happens regardless
• Expecting error messages in prototype
• Thinking toggle changes automatically

4. You set a conditional interaction: If user clicks button, then show overlay. But clicking the button does nothing. What is the most likely error?

medium

A. The user did not save the file

B. The button is not visible on the screen

C. The prototype is in design mode, not prototype mode

D. The overlay is not created or linked properly

Solution

1. Step 1: Check the interaction setup

   If clicking does nothing, the overlay might not exist or is not linked correctly.

2. Step 2: Consider other causes

   Button visibility or mode issues are less likely if the button is clickable; saving file doesn't affect interaction.

3. Final Answer:

   The overlay is not created or linked properly -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Missing overlay = no action [OK]

Hint: Verify overlay exists and is linked [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Ignoring missing overlay setup
• Confusing design mode with prototype mode
• Assuming saving affects interaction

5. You want to create a prototype where clicking a button shows a menu only if the user is logged in. Which conditional interaction setup achieves this best?

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A. Set interaction: If userLoggedIn = false, then show menu overlay

B. Set interaction: If click, then show menu overlay regardless of login

C. Set interaction: If click AND userLoggedIn = true, then show menu overlay

D. Set interaction: If click OR userLoggedIn = true, then show menu overlay

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the requirement

   The menu should show only when the user clicks AND is logged in.

2. Step 2: Evaluate options

   Using 'If click AND userLoggedIn = true, then show menu overlay' requires both conditions correctly. Showing when userLoggedIn = false is the opposite of the requirement. Showing regardless of login ignores the login status. Using OR shows the menu too often.

3. Final Answer:

   Set interaction: If click AND userLoggedIn = true, then show menu overlay -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   AND condition matches requirement [OK]

Hint: Use AND to combine click and login status [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using OR instead of AND
• Ignoring login condition
• Showing menu when user is not logged in