Importance of using Prototypes

How to Create a Prototype in Figma?

Following are the ways of creating a Prototype in Figma....

Properties

Creating Prototypes in Figma involve creating several components. Components are reusable elements that are required for prototypes. For eg. If we need to add a functionality in a button, we create a reusable component of Button and use the same component to add functions in different buttons. Prototyping involves a set of options among which we select for a functionality. For eg. Interaction behaviour is one such property of prototype. It specifies how does the element want to interact with the other element. It may be on hover, or drag, click, mouse over, delay etc. The most important property for any functionality is the type of animation, or functionality. If the button is being connected to a prototype, then smart animate, or bounce would be the animation. Prototype also consists of creation of different variables to reuse it. A variable can be created if the element is changed to a component. They represent design or constant states....

Importance of using Prototypes

Using prototypes is important as it enhances the visual representation and provides a better interface to the user. It enriches the user experience altogether. Before presenting the design to the client, the design can be enhanced by prototypes to refine it. And while presentation, if any problems arise it can be easily found out by the client. Adding prototypes make the design more user friendly and provide an intuition about the idea. A visual representation is always a better way to ask for feedback during collaborations. A design is static representation of the idea. Prototypes ensure the feel of design and bring about a lively presentation of the design. It is useful while creating functionalities as to what would happen during triggers of different events or actions....

Conclusion

Using prototypes is necessary and needed especially when one wants to learn UX Design, that is concerned with the domain of enhancing user experience. It not only enhances the visual representation of the design, but also helps in adding different functionalities, such as what would be the scenario when a button is clicked. Adding functionalities on Figma could help it convert into code in a much easier way. Using the above screenshots and steps, one can easily learn how to use prototypes on Figma....