Prototyping lets you experience the product before it exists in code because it validates interactions, flows, and usability early, so problems are discovered when they’re still cheap and fast to fix. Instead of guessing how something will feel, teams can click through it, test assumptions, and spot friction in real time. Airbnb prototypes extensively before engineering because it reduces rework and prevents expensive surprises later. At Suplex, we usually spend two to three weeks building interactive prototypes that mirror real usage. If you want to lower development risk and move into build with confidence, having a conversation with our experts at Suplex is a strong next step.

Static screens show what something looks like. Interactive prototypes show how it actually works. They simulate clicks, transitions, and flows so you can feel the experience instead of imagining it. This makes it much easier to spot confusing steps, awkward interactions, or broken journeys before development begins. Tools like Figma are widely used to prototype and test user interactions deeply, not just present visuals. At Suplex, we usually spend one to two weeks prototyping key flows so behaviour is validated early. If you want to test the experience before writing a single line of code, speaking with our experts at Suplex is a good place to start.

Prototyping is most effective once wireframes are in place and before final UI is locked. At this stage, structure and flows are clear, but visuals are still flexible, which makes it the ideal moment to test interactions and journeys without costly rework later. Teams at Google regularly prototype before locking design systems so behaviour is validated early. At Suplex, we typically spend one to two weeks on mid-stage prototyping to pressure-test decisions before handoff. If you want to validate key choices while changes are still easy, talking with our experts at Suplex is a smart next step.

Prototypes should focus on the journeys that directly impact understanding, trust, and revenue. That usually means onboarding, product discovery, conversion, and any core task your product exists to support. If these flows feel smooth, most secondary experiences fall into place more easily. Uber prototypes ride-booking and payment flows extensively because those moments define the entire experience. At Suplex, we usually spend one to two weeks testing critical journeys to make sure they work before development begins. If you want to focus testing on what truly matters, having a conversation with our experts at Suplex is a good place to start.

Prototyping surfaces problems at the cheapest possible stage. Instead of discovering UX issues during development or after launch, teams can spot broken flows, unclear interactions, and missing steps early, when changes are fast and inexpensive. It also gives everyone a shared reference point, which reduces interpretation gaps between design, product, and engineering.

Facebook uses prototyping heavily to validate experiences before large-scale builds, helping avoid costly rework later. At Suplex, we usually spend one to two weeks finalising validated flows through prototypes so execution is cleaner and more predictable. If you want to save time, cost, and back-and-forth down the line, speaking with our experts at Suplex is a smart next step.