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Definition

What Is a Prototype in UX Design?

An interactive or static model of a website or app used to communicate design intent, test user flows, and gather feedback before development begins.

Related Terms

Wireframe

Figma

UX

User Flow

Design System

Example

A Figma prototype of a SaaS onboarding flow is shared with stakeholders to validate the UX before a single line of code is written.

Synonyms:

Mockup, Interactive wireframe, Clickable prototype

Acronyms:

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