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How Do You Make a Responsive Figma Prototype?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 9:06 pm

Responsive design is a technique used in web development to make sure that a website looks and works well on different devices with different screen sizes. In the past, designers would create separate versions of a website for each different device. But with responsive design, one website can adapt to any screen size.

Figma is a vector graphic design tool that is used by interface designers to create high-fidelity prototypes. Figma allows you to design your prototype once and then view it on any device. This means that you can design your responsive website in Figma and then view it on your phone, tablet, or desktop to see how it looks and works on different screen sizes.

PRO TIP: This article contains outdated information. Figma has since released a new set of features that make responsive prototyping much easier.

To create a responsive Figma prototype, you need to do the following:

  1. Create a new Figma file.
  2. Click on the “+” icon in the left sidebar and select “Frame” from the menu.
  3. Enter the name of your frame and select the device type from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click on the “+” icon in the left sidebar and select “Rectangle” from the menu.
  5. Draw a rectangle that covers the entire frame.
  6. With the rectangle selected, click on the “+” icon in the top toolbar and select “Text” from the menu.
  7. Enter your text and style it using the options in the top toolbar.
  8. To preview your prototype, click on the “Play” icon in the top toolbar.

You can also use Figma’s responsive resizing feature to see how your design looks on different screen sizes. To do this, simply click on the “responsive” icon in the top toolbar and then select “resize” from the menu. You can then enter a new width and height for your design. Figma will automatically resize your design to fit within these dimensions. This is a great way to test how your design looks on different devices without having to create separate versions for each one.

Conclusion:
Creating a responsive Figma prototype is a quick and easy way to test how your website will look and work on different devices. Simply create a new file, add a frame, add a rectangle, add text, style it, and then preview it using either Figma’s responsive resizing feature or by viewing it on different devices.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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