Smart Prototyping in Figma: If-Else Logic & Conditionals
UI/UX | Nexsaar
1. Smart Prototyping in Figma: If-Else Logic & Conditionals
Design isn’t static screens anymore. Users expect apps to feel alive. Figma now gives designers the power to add if-else actions and conditionals basically logic inside your prototypes.
This means you can design not just “what it looks like,” but how it behaves in real-world use.
What Conditionals Let You Do
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If user enters correct password → Go to Home
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Else → Show Error Message
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If dropdown = Option A → Show Screen A, Else → Screen B
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If toggle is ON → Activate feature, Else → Disable it Before, you needed developers to test this. Now, designers can show interactive flows inside Figma without code.
Real-World Scenarios
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Login Flow : Show both successful login and failed login paths.
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E-Commerce Checkout : If address = valid, continue. Else, show warning.
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Mobile Settings Screen : If user enables dark mode, instantly preview it.
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Onboarding Quiz : Depending on answers, show different screens.
Why It Matters
- For Clients : They see a realistic prototype, not just static slides.
- For Developers : Clearer handoff, fewer miscommunications.
- For Designers : Faster iteration and testing without coding.
👉 Figma is closing the gap between design and development. If-Else logic is a small feature, but it changes how prototypes feel: real, dynamic, and client-ready.
And here’s the kicker: this isn’t just about “cool demos.” It’s about saving money and time. A startup can now validate flows with real users before writing a single line of code. An enterprise team can test multiple paths in one prototype instead of building 3 separate versions. This level of interactivity used to be locked inside development now it’s in the hands of designers.