1. Fire up Figma and either start a new file or open one you've already got.
2. Grab the “Frame Tool” (F) and draw out the frame size you need for your interactive prototype.
3. Arrange your elements (buttons, text, images, etc.) within the frame as needed.

1. To make things interactive, you'll need multiple frames to show different screens or states of your design.
2. Use the “Frame Tool” (F) again and duplicate the initial frame (Cmd + D on macOS or Ctrl + D on Windows).
3. Tweak each duplicated frame to show different states or actions (like navigation, hover states, form submissions).

1. Pick the element (like a button) that you want to make interactive.
2. Click on the “Prototype” tab in the right-hand panel.
3. Drag the blue arrow from the selected element to the target frame or another element to create a connection.
4. Set the interaction trigger (like “On Click,” “Hover”) and decide what action it performs (like “Navigate To,” “Swap Overlay”).

1. After setting up a connection, customize the animation settings like “Instant,” “Dissolve,” “Smart Animate,” or “Push.”
2. Adjust the easing options (like “Ease In,” “Ease Out”) and the duration of the animation.

1. For pop-ups, modals, or tooltips, design the overlay frame separately.
2. Connect the trigger element to this overlay frame using the “Prototype” tab.
3. Select “Overlay” in the Interaction Details and choose how the overlay will display (like “Center,” “Top Center”).

1. Create reusable components for interactive elements (like buttons) by selecting an element and pressing Cmd + Alt + K on macOS or Ctrl + Alt + K on Windows.
2. Create variants of components to show different states (like normal, hover, active). Use the “Variants” feature in the right-hand panel.

1. Click the “Present” button in the top-right corner of Figma to launch the prototype.
2. Interact with the prototype to make sure all interactions, animations, and overlays work as expected.
3. Go back to the design and prototype tabs to tweak any interactions if needed.

1. Click the “Share” button in the top-right corner.
2. Adjust the link-sharing settings to control visibility and permissions.
3. Share the link with stakeholders, team members, or clients to get feedback.

Following these steps will help you create interactive prototypes in Figma, making it easier to communicate your design ideas and functionality.