Static vs. Click-Through vs. High-Fidelity Prototypes

Prototypes serve different validation goals depending on fidelity:

• Click-Through Prototypes: Static screens linked together by clickable hotspots (Figma prototype links). Validates high-level navigation flows and screen sequencing.
• Micro-Interaction Prototypes: Simulates realistic component state machines, spring physics, drag gestures, and animated transitions. Validates fine-grained interaction ergonomics.
• Code-Based Prototypes (HTML/React): Built with real code and live API data. Essential for testing real input typing, complex algorithms, keyboard accessibility, and performance latency.