How to Make Your Figma Design Interactive
- George Apostolov
How to Make Your Figma Design Interactive: step-by-step guide
Head over to the right-side panel, then click 'Prototype'.
After that, find and select the frame you wish to use as the starting point.
Hover your mouse cursor over the selected frame and click the 'Add' icon attached to one of its sides. Subsequently, grab and drag it to another frame you wish to use.
Configure the Interaction settings based on your preferences. Specify your desired Trigger, Action, and Animation.
Once done, tap the 'Present' button at the top-right corner.
After completing these steps, your Figma design will become interactive. Simply input the trigger action to check how your design will respond.
Quick answer: To make your Figma design interactive in Figma, open the Prototype panel, select a starting frame, and drag a connection to another frame. Next, configure your trigger, action, and animation settings. Finally, click the Present button to test your interactive design.
About this Figma tutorial
Bring your Figma designs to life by adding interactive prototypes. Connect frames, configure triggers and animations, and test your work. This guide shows how to make Your Figma Design Interactive in 6 steps, starting with "Head over to the right-side panel, then click 'Prototype'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your Figma design will become interactive. Simply input t...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Figma interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to make Your Figma Design Interactive?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Figma data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Figma. Related guides: How to Merge Layers in Figma, How to Merge Shapes in Figma to Form a New Object and How to Mirror Objects in Figma. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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