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Guide to prototyping in Figma

Figma Freemium Beginner

When you need people to feel the flow, not just read a pitch, a clickable Figma prototype gets you there without code. This official guide covers linking screens into a tappable demo you can share by link and watch someone use. Use it to test whether a flow makes sense before you pay to have it built.

  • Turn static screens into a tappable flow with no code
  • Share a link and watch where a real user gets stuck
  • High enough fidelity to test the experience, low enough to throw away
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It answers 2 questions

  1. Should I learn Figma, and how much design do I really need?
  2. How do I actually validate my idea with a no-code prototype before I sink weeks into building the real thing?

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