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Can you prototype components in Figma?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:23 pm

The answer to this question largely depends on what you envision prototyping in Figma. If you are prototyping a web application, then it is likely that you will need to create a full fledged prototype in order to test out your ideas.

If you are prototyping a product or a physical product, then it may be more beneficial to prototype just the components that you need to test out your concept.

PRO TIP: No, you cannot prototype components in Figma. This could lead to lost or mismatched data, and decreased accuracy in your prototypes.

If you are planning to prototype just the components that you need, then you can use Figma to do just that. You can create a prototype in Figma by importing an existing model or by creating a new model from scratch.

Once you have your model created, you can start prototyping by dragging and dropping elements into your prototype. You can also use the built-in prototypes that are available in Figma.

Overall, Figma is a great tool for prototyping components. It is easy to use and it has a lot of built-in prototypes that you can use to get started.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.