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How Do You Use Interactive Components in Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 8:12 pm

Interactive components are a crucial part of any digital product. They help users interact with the product and perform tasks.

Figma is a great tool for designing and prototyping interactive components. In this article, we will show you how to use Figma to design and prototype interactive components.

When you are designing an interactive component in Figma, you need to consider the following:

  • What is the purpose of the component?
  • What tasks will the user need to perform with the component?
  • How will the user interact with the component?

Once you have considered these things, you can start designing your interactive component in Figma. To do this, you will need to use Figma’s vector tools and frames. Vector tools are used to create the shapes of your component, and frames are used to define the size and position of your component on the screen.

When you are designing your component, you should also think about how it will look when it is interacted with. For example, if a button is clicked, how will it change appearance? Will it animate?

Once you have designed your interactive component, you can use Figma’s prototyping features to add interaction to it. Prototyping allows you to specify how your component will behave when a user interacts with it. For example, you can specify that a button will change appearance when it is clicked or that a drop-down menu will appear when a user hovers over it.

PRO TIP: Interactive components are a great way to add interactivity to your Figma designs, but there are a few things to keep in mind when using them. First, make sure that the interactive components you’re using are compatible with the devices and browsers you’re targeting. Second, test your designs thoroughly before sharing them with others, as interactive components can sometimes be unpredictable. And finally, be aware that some interactive components may not work properly if they’re used in an exported file format (such as PDF or PNG).

You can also add transitions between states to your prototypes. Transitions make your prototypes feel more realistic and help users understand how they can interact with your product.


Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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