Basic Prototyping What is Prototyping? A prototype refers to a preliminary iteration of a product, for the purpose of facilitating the exploration of ideas and demonstrating the underlying aim of a specific feature or the overall design concept to users. This approach enables stakeholders to assess the viability desirability of the product prior to committing substantial resources to its development. “Prototyping is an expeditious method of transitioning from first sketches or wireframes to a simulated representation, enabling the acquisition of user feedback.” The quote by Tom Lowry, who serves as the Director of Advocacy at Figma, is as follows: Figma's prototyping tools enable the conversion of sketches into a sequence of interconnected screens, facilitating the visualization of user navigation within an experience, all without the need for coding. Why Does Prototyping Matter? The act of developing a prototype enables us to 1. Validate initial notions at an early stage. 2. Enhance the process of communication. 3. Enhance characteristics and processes. Prototype in Figma Create Connections Due to the limited size of the Habits team, they have made the decision to utilize their current design file as a platform for housing both their assets and design documentation. The following are the stages involved in establishing a connection in Figma: 1. Choose the designated area for establishing the connection. 2. To establish a connection, please click on the plus sign (+). 3. Move the object to its intended location. 4. In the absence of any pre-existing connections, Figma will designate the initial frame as the starting point. Create Interactions And Animations Due to the limited size of the Habits team, they have made the decision to utilize their current design file as a platform for storing both their assets and design documentation. The following are the procedural instructions for generating interactions and animations: 1. To access the Prototype tab, please navigate to the right sidebar. 2. 2. Incorporate interpersonal exchanges. 3. 3. Establishing the specifics of the encounter. 4. Implement an animation. 5. First, it is important to preview your animation. Adjust Prototype Settings The following are the procedural instructions for modifying prototype settings in Figma: 1. Choose a device and model. 2. Conduct a preliminary assessment of your prototype. 3. Choose a background color. 4. Establish the prototypes. 5. The initial frame of reference.