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Prototype

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Also called Interactive mockup, Clickable prototype

What is Prototype?

An interactive, clickable simulation of a UI used to test flows and gather user feedback before writing code.

A prototype is a mockup that you can actually click through. Buttons respond, screens transition, and flows can be tested — but no real code is running behind it. Prototypes are used for usability testing, stakeholder demos, and catching UX problems before development begins. Figma, Framer, and InVision are common prototyping tools.

How it relates to Orbit

Orbit’s Image Studio can supply image or video assets for a project prototype. See Generate Images & Icons for details.

When you would use it

When you need to test how a design actually feels to use, or demonstrate a flow without building it.

Common operations

  • Conducting user testing sessions.
  • Validating a flow before a developer builds it.
  • Presenting an interactive demo to stakeholders.

Related terms

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