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How to automate “build quick prototypes to test an idea”

Here is the best way to spend less time on this, best first. Each comes with steps you can follow today and, for AI fixes, a prompt to copy.

180 min
typically, once a week
60%
of the time can be automated
Easy
to set up

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AI

Build a clickable prototype from a prompt with an AI prototyping tool

v0, Lovable, Bolt, Figma Make and Claude artifacts turn a description or screenshot into a working prototype in minutes, so you test the idea before investing design and engineering time.

Typically saves about 50% of the time15 min to set up
  1. 1Write a short description of the user, the job and the main screens.
  2. 2Paste it into v0, Lovable, Bolt, Figma Make or Claude, using the prompt below. Add a screenshot of your product so it matches the style.
  3. 3Iterate in plain language ("make the table sortable", "add an empty state").
  4. 4Share the link with users or stakeholders. Treat it as a prototype, not production code.
Prompt to copy
Build a clickable prototype of [FEATURE] for [TYPE OF USER] who needs to [JOB TO BE DONE]. Screens: [LIST SCREENS]. Use realistic sample data for [DOMAIN]. Match the style in the attached screenshot. Include empty, loading and error states. Keep it to front-end only with fake data; no login or database.

Tools: v0 · Lovable · Bolt · Figma Make · Claude artifacts

Quick wins

Have you tried…

Have you built a clickable prototype by describing it to a tool like v0, Lovable, Bolt or Figma Make?
You describe the screens in plain words (or paste a screenshot) and the tool builds a working prototype you can click through and share, often in under an hour.

Who does this task

Roles in our library that list this as one of their common tasks. Each guide covers the rest of that role’s week.

Product managerUX / UI designer

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