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How to create hover states in Figma prototypes?

Discover the secrets to crafting engaging hover states in Figma prototypes with this easy-to-follow guide—ideal for boosting your design's user experience. Dive in and elevate those interactions, making them more dynamic and user-friendly.

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Overview

Designing hover states in Figma prototypes is a crucial skill for crafting interactive UI elements. It involves defining how elements visually change when hovered over, making the user experience more engaging. This guide dives into different techniques for setting up hover states, from using Figma's built-in interactive components to adding prototyping tools and plugins. Grasping these methods allows for creating dynamic, responsive designs that imitate real-world interactions effortlessly.

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How to create hover states in Figma prototypes?

Step 1: Create Your Base Component

Start by designing the button or object that needs a hover state. Make sure this design is part of a component.

Step 2: Duplicate the Base Component as a Variant

Select the base component and make a copy of it. This copy will be used to create the hover state variant.

Step 3: Modify the Variant for Hover State

Change the properties of the copied component to show the hover state. You might want to tweak colors, borders, or shadows to make the hover effect noticeable.

Step 4: Name Your Variants

Give your original component a name like "Default" and call the modified one "Hover" so you can easily tell them apart.

Step 5: Combine Variants into a Component Set

Select both the original and modified components and use Figma's "Combine as Variants" feature to group them together.

Step 6: Set Up Prototype Interaction

Switch to the Prototype tab. Click on the Default variant and drag the interaction node to the Hover variant. Set the interaction to "While Hovering."

Step 7: Test Your Hover Effect

After setting up the "While Hovering" interaction, test the prototype by entering Presentation mode. Hover over the button to see the state change.

Step 8: Integrate Into Your Designs

Now that the hover effect is ready, replace any static buttons in your design with this interactive component to keep things consistent across your prototype.

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