Once in Prototype Mode, your design comes alive with interactions that mimic real application behavior. Testing these interactions helps you validate user flows, identify usability issues, and experience your design from your users' perspective. Knowing how to effectively interact with your prototype maximizes the value of this prototyping phase.

Testing Different Interaction Types

• Navigation Elements – Click items in navigation menus, sidebars, or tab bars to move between different sections. For example, clicking "Students" in the sidebar takes you to the student management screen, while clicking "Dashboard" returns you to the main view. These navigations work automatically based on Moonchild's understanding of common UI patterns.

• Buttons and CTAs – Click action buttons like "Add New Student", "Generate Report", or "Send Announcement" to trigger their associated actions. Primary CTAs might open forms, modals, or navigate to new screens. Moonchild recognizes button context from your design and creates appropriate interactions—a "Submit" button might show a success message, while a "Cancel" button returns to the previous screen.
• Form Interactions – Type in search bars, input fields, and text areas to test form functionality. Click checkboxes, select dropdown options, and interact with date pickers just as users would. Forms can accept real input during prototyping, letting you test whether the layout and flow make sense. Some forms may trigger validation messages or success states when submitted.
• Interactive Data – Click data visualizations such as charts, tables, or cards to explore their interactive elements. Links within content areas, expandable sections, and clickable list items all respond to interaction. The prototype maintains state during your session, so actions you take persist as you navigate through screens.

Use your mouse or trackpad naturally—hover states, click feedback, and cursor changes indicate interactive elements. Navigate through complete user journeys from start to finish to ensure flows are logical and intuitive.