Dive Club 🤿 Why AI has changed prototyping forever
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Jul 25, 2025 Nicholas Klein and Holly Lee, both from the Figma Make Team, delve into how AI is transforming prototyping and design. They discuss innovative tools that eliminate coding barriers, enhancing collaboration and creativity. The conversation touches on redefining 'high fidelity' in prototypes and the integration of code as a collaborative medium. They also explore AI’s role in simplifying workflows and improving communication among designers and developers, highlighting real-world use cases and future possibilities in design.
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AI Transforms Prototyping Progress
- AI and code together make prototyping progress feel monumental rather than incremental.
- Hard design problems remain hard, but AI boosts initial idea expression and prototype speed.
When To Use Figma Make
- Use Figma Make when you have a clear idea described in words for your prototype.
- Start designing manually if you only have a vague sense and then translate to Make later.
Nonlinear Prototype Fidelity
- Prototype fidelity isn't linear; visual simplicity can coexist with high interaction fidelity.
- Design teams should prioritize simulation of the most critical product quality.