Explores how AI tools like Figma Make, Cursor, and Claude Code can automate the tedious parts of prototyping, specifically connecting interactions and creating animations. Walks through a practical example of building an Instacart search prototype using Figma Make, covering setup, prompting strategies, and iterative refinement.

12m read timeFrom headway.io
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If you've ever built a prototype in Figma, you know the drillIn this guide, I'll walk throughUnderstanding the AI prototyping landscapeWhen to actually use AI prototypingBefore you jump inThree AI prototyping tools I've testedAI Prototype example with Figma MakeWhat I learned about promptingHonest limitations you need to knowThe bottom line

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