17.7% Percentage of advanced prototypers using code-based solutions—signaling growing convergence between prototyping and development
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PROTOTYPING / TRENDS
PROTOTYPING / TRENDS
PROTOTYPING / TRENDS
The Rise of Code-Based Prototyping
100%
5
75%
4
50%
2
25%
1
0%
0
Swift/SwiftUI
HTML/CSS/JS
React Frameworks
Flutter
Other codebase
Total codebased
% of respondents
Rating 0-5
The Rise of Code-Based Prototyping
100%
5
75%
4
50%
2
25%
1
0%
0
Swift/SwiftUI
HTML/CSS/JS
React Frameworks
Flutter
Other codebase
Total codebased
% of respondents
Rating 0-5
The Rise of Code-Based Prototyping
100%
5
75%
4
50%
2
25%
1
0%
0
Swift/SwiftUI
HTML/CSS/JS
React Frameworks
Flutter
Other codebase
Total codebased
% of respondents
Rating 0-5
17.7% Percentage of advanced prototypers using code-based solutions—signaling growing convergence between prototyping and development
17.7% Percentage of advanced prototypers using code-based solutions—signaling growing convergence between prototyping and development
Summary: The Prototyping Evolution
Three clear patterns are emerging:
1
The Two-Tool Workflow
Designers use Figma for UI design and basic prototyping while embracing specialized tools for advanced needs
2
The Code Convergence
Advanced prototyping increasingly overlaps with development as designers seek higher fidelity
3
The Satisfaction Inversion
Specialized tools deliver higher satisfaction despite smaller market share
Summary: The Prototyping Evolution
Three clear patterns are emerging:
1
The Two-Tool Workflow
Designers use Figma for UI design and basic prototyping while embracing specialized tools for advanced needs
2
The Code Convergence
Advanced prototyping increasingly overlaps with development as designers seek higher fidelity
3
The Satisfaction Inversion
Specialized tools deliver higher satisfaction despite smaller market share
Summary: The Prototyping Evolution
Three clear patterns are emerging:
1
The Two-Tool Workflow
Designers use Figma for UI design and basic prototyping while embracing specialized tools for advanced needs
2
The Code Convergence
Advanced prototyping increasingly overlaps with development as designers seek higher fidelity
3
The Satisfaction Inversion
Specialized tools deliver higher satisfaction despite smaller market share