Interactive Figma prototyping that de-risks your next build
Static mockups and vague tickets are an expensive way to make product decisions. BYBOWU turns your ideas into realistic, clickable Figma prototypes that product, design, engineering, and leadership can all agree on before anyone writes serious code.
Based in Phoenix, AZ and working with teams across the US and worldwide, we help founders, product leaders, and operations owners validate flows early, reduce rework, and move into development with clear, shared intent.
When a better prototype would have saved you a sprint
If any of this sounds familiar, stronger Figma prototypes will pay for themselves quickly:
- Engineers start building while stakeholders are still debating flows and edge cases.
- States like errors, loading, empty, and offline are discovered in QA or in production.
- Executives and sales do not "get" the product until it is already expensive to change.
- Web and mobile experiences drift apart, so customers feel like they are using two different products.
- Sprints stall because designers, PMs, and engineers interpret the same screens differently.
Our Figma prototyping and interactive design services give you one source of truth you can see, click, and test before you commit engineering budget.
How we design and prototype in Figma
We keep the process structured enough for predictable delivery, and flexible enough to move at product speed.
1. Discovery and flow mapping
We start with a short but focused discovery so we understand what you are betting on:
- Core flows such as sign up, onboarding, primary actions, upgrade, and renewal.
- Business rules, roles, permissions, and known technical constraints.
- What success looks like for this prototype: better conversion, faster task completion, higher demo close rates, or fewer support tickets.
2. User flows and low-fidelity wireframes
Next we translate requirements into user flows and low-fidelity wireframes. This stage is about structure, not pixels:
- End-to-end flow diagrams so everyone agrees on steps and branching logic.
- Wireframes that show hierarchy, navigation, and content placement without visual noise.
- Fast iterations with clear notes on what changed and why.
3. High-fidelity UI and interactive components
Once flows are locked, we design branded, production-level UI in Figma using Auto Layout, components, and variables. We aim for prototypes that behave like the real product:
- Default, hover, focus, loading, success, and error states for key components.
- Responsive layouts across desktop, tablet, and mobile breakpoints.
- Reusable components and tokens for color, typography, and spacing so your team can scale new features cleanly.
4. Motion, Smart Animate, and micro-interactions
Motion should clarify, not decorate. We wire transitions with Figma's Smart Animate and purposeful micro-interactions to:
- Show cause and effect so users understand what just happened and what changed.
- Guide attention to the next best action in a flow.
- Make complex flows like payments, approvals, and state changes feel understandable and safe.
5. Optional usability testing and iteration
If you want evidence before you commit, we can integrate lightweight usability testing. Using tools like Maze, UserTesting, or your internal panel, we:
- Define realistic tasks and success criteria for your target users.
- Run moderated or unmoderated sessions on your most important flows.
- Capture recordings and task metrics, then prioritize changes based on impact.
You get a short, clear list of improvements tied to outcomes like fewer drop-offs, smoother onboarding, or fewer "how do I" requests to support.
6. Developer-ready specs and handoff
Because BYBOWU also ships production web and mobile products, we know what engineers actually need. Your handoff typically includes:
- Figma Dev Mode specs with measurements, styles, and component documentation.
- Behavior notes for edge cases, empty states, validation, and errors.
- A starter design system covering buttons, inputs, navigation, dialogs, and alerts.
- A walkthrough session with your engineering team for questions before implementation starts.
What you get from a BYBOWU Figma prototype
Every engagement is scoped to your stage and risk level. Most teams receive:
- A clickable Figma prototype that covers 2–10 key flows with realistic UI and interactions.
- Organized Figma source files: pages, components, variables, and tokens arranged for ongoing work.
- Dev-ready specs in Dev Mode, plus notes on non-obvious logic and states.
- A usability testing plan and, if testing is included, session outputs and a prioritized change list.
- A lightweight design system foundation so future web and mobile work stays consistent.
- Guidance on content clarity and accessibility so your product feels trustworthy from day one.
The outcome: fewer surprises, fewer re-builds, and calmer sprints because everyone can point to the same living prototype.
What you can order
- Essentials prototype — 2–3 core flows (for example sign up, onboarding, and primary task) designed as a high-fidelity clickable Figma prototype, ideal for MVPs and new features.
- Product demo prototype — a polished, end-to-end prototype across key web or mobile journeys, tuned for sales demos, investor pitches, or internal buy-in.
- Web + mobile experience prototype — aligned flows and UI for both responsive web and native-style mobile screens, so your product feels consistent across devices.
- Enterprise workflow prototype — complex roles, permissions, multi-step workflows, and audit-friendly views, plus clear documentation for larger engineering teams.
- Prototype + usability test bundle — a focused prototype for 3–5 flows, one round of user testing, and an iteration pass based on real user behavior.
- Design system starter in Figma — component library, tokens, and documentation that standardize your product's look and feel for future features and teams.
Proof it works in the real world
Marketplace flows that are easy to ship
For a modern clothing marketplace, we used Figma prototypes to align on browsing, filtering, and checkout flows before build. The result was a smoother launch and fewer design-related change requests once engineering started.
Rental and matching experiences
In a roommate-matching product, we prototyped onboarding, profile setup, and matching logic as interactive flows. This gave the team a clear story for investors and a concrete blueprint for the engineering roadmap.
Operations dashboards and internal tools
For logistics and wholesale platforms, we use Figma to model dashboards, inventory views, and order flows so operations teams can validate usability before committing to complex backend work.
To see how we approach digital products more broadly, you can browse selected work in our portfolio.
Why choose BYBOWU for Figma prototyping
- We think like builders, not just designers — our team also delivers web development and mobile apps, so every prototype is grounded in what is realistic to implement.
- Clear structure, minimal meetings — you get regular check-ins, short Loom walkthroughs, and clear Figma comments instead of endless workshops that go nowhere.
- Designed for scale — we set up components, tokens, and patterns so future teams can extend the work without decoding a messy file.
- Global-ready collaboration — whether your stakeholders sit in Phoenix, New York, or Europe, we are used to async feedback cycles and mixed-time-zone teams.
- One partner from idea to launch — when the prototype is ready, the same BYBOWU team can carry it through UX refinement, full UI design, and development if you choose.
How engagement works
We keep the collaboration simple, so you can focus on decisions instead of process.
- Typical timelines — essentials prototypes in roughly 2–3 weeks, multi-feature web or mobile prototypes in 4–6 weeks, and complex enterprise scopes extending from there depending on depth and stakeholder availability.
- Communication — weekly or bi-weekly demos for key checkpoints, async comments in Figma for detailed feedback, and Slack or email for day-to-day updates.
- Stakeholder views — leadership gets guided prototype links and concise summaries, while product and engineering get detailed flows, specs, and component structure.
- From prototype to build — if it makes sense, we can turn your approved Figma work into a clear development plan and estimates through our custom software and product consulting services.
If you already have a live product and are planning a major redesign, you can also pair this service with a website UX audit or dashboard and web app design review.
Next step: share your goals, key user flows, and timeline. We will respond with a recommended prototype scope and a ballpark budget range.
Questions founders usually ask
What budget range should we expect?
Most Figma prototyping projects we handle sit in the low five-figure range, depending on the number of flows, devices, and whether usability testing or a design system starter is included. If you share a rough scope, we can usually give a ballpark within one business day.
Can you work with our existing brand or design system?
Yes. If you already have a brand, UI kit, or design system, we plug into it instead of reinventing the wheel. If you do not, we create a focused set of components and tokens in Figma so you have a scalable starting point.
Do you only design for specific stacks or frameworks?
No. We design in Figma in a way that works well with modern stacks like React, Next.js, Vue, Laravel, WordPress, and native or cross-platform mobile. During handoff, we document interactions and states so your engineering team can implement in their preferred stack.
How detailed are your developer handoffs?
Handoffs include well-structured Figma files, Dev Mode specs, component documentation, and notes on logic and edge cases. We also offer a live walkthrough with your engineers to reduce misinterpretation and avoid rework later.
Can you help us test the prototype with real users?
Yes, if you want testing, we help design the study, set up the prototype, and interpret results. We can work with your existing user panel or help you structure a simple recruit through third-party tools. This is optional, and we scope it separately so you stay in control of cost.
What happens after the prototype is approved?
You can hand the Figma files and specs to your internal team or another vendor, or continue with BYBOWU for full UI design and build. Many clients extend into our Figma web and mobile design and then into web development or mobile app development with the same core team.
Ready to see your product before you build it?
If you need a partner who understands both design and engineering, BYBOWU can take you from idea to a developer-ready Figma prototype, and when you are ready, all the way to production web or mobile apps.
Tell us what you want to validate, who your users are, and which flows matter most. We will come back with a clear plan, realistic timeline, and next steps.
