Velocity - Prompt Figma prototypes then test with humans

@naderikladious Appreciate it, Nader! We’ve been heads-down trying to make that prototype-to-insight loop feel seamless, so it’s great to hear it landed with you. Also Linkinize looks useful. Have you found any unexpected behaviours or feedback around how teams are using it together? We’re always interested in how people collaborate around tools (especially early in the process).

@naderikladious Thank you for your words. If you ever have any issue working with the plugin, feel free to contact directly. We are very reactive to issues that arise, thats why its so few of them as we prio making what we have work well and only then rush into new features.

@ilya_korzun When we were considering how we could offer something really unique that's where we started because the other user testing platforms seemed to just such you out of Figma asap. Out of interest do you actually use any other Figma plugins? Our big hurdle has been the fact that few designers do! We have loads of integrations and touch points to roll out in the coming months which will hopefully be more Product hunt releases!

@ilya_korzun Thanks so much! Staying native to Figma was a really deliberate choice. From the designers we've spoken to, Sketch and XD haven't come up much, do you use them regularly? Would love to hear how they fit into your workflow! And yes, as Kevin mentioned, we’ve got some exciting releases coming soon that’ll align more with standalone web usage, definitely watch this space 👀

@ilya_korzun Hello, glad to see you like the fact its native in design tools. While figma is probably the most common it was an easy choice for us to make it work in it. Probably what we will be aiming for next is analysing markups like html/json using Chrome plugin (which can be used in other tools other than google chrome as well)

@eugene_kamenets Thank you Gene, we have learned a lot from UXcel inspiring community of ambitious Designers. It's awesome that Designers share their works in progress prototypes, I haven't found anywhere else like it. I look forward to getting back there soon and helping out and encouraging lots of prototypers.

@eugene_kamenets  Thank you! We’re already seeing some really exciting use cases from all over the world, across all sorts of projects. It’s been amazing to watch it in action already!

@lakshya_singh I'm glad we are creating an impression! I hope you'll encourage your designers to use Velocity but also you are free to use it with just screenshots to test any random app! Love Jupitrr AI btw.

@lakshya_singh  Thanks a million, Lakshya that means a lot! 🙌 Making early design validation way easier is our goal, so hearing that it feels game-changing is huge!

We are glad to see you interested in the plugin - if you want to give it a try and need a help don't hesitate to contact directly - also in case you have any suggestions or would like to see a functionality added. We are very reactive to issues that arise or requests our users have as we want it to be the enjoyable experience for everyone.

@pavloviclaza Thank you Lazar! It's early days but I hope we'll promote many Designers to the best practices of User testing today and inspire them to the opportunity of the next ones tomorrow!

@pavloviclaza Thanks! so glad you think so, we’ve poured a lot into it so great to hear that its resonating.

@pavloviclaza Thanks a lot for a warm comment. If you ever have any issue working with the plugin, feel free to contact directly. We are very reactive to issues that arise, thats why its so few of them as we prio making what we have work well and only then rush into new features.

@yongxiang_wang Not yet, we have more basic functionalities to roll out before we get into heavy customisation.

@david_chen32 Absolutely we do. I think the presence of quantifiable data in whatever form is going to squeeze best practice in all teams into reality. From the product team side they are all of a sudden always going to have evidence that meets the market and if it's not proven correct in the market, the need to talk to users will be all the clearer! ...In terms of shifting... short term I think tools like Velocity will dramatically improve many niche areas where sourcing the time of actual users was difficult. Many big companies and previously infuriating experiences will have no excuse to remain awful. In the long term I think a lot of levels in the chain of 'Prototyping' are collapsing to allow for far quicker cycles. Imagine Pharma, they of course prototype but the cycles last many years because of the speed of compilation. In future with AI simulations as both critics and users a baseline of standards will be able to reached far sooner than ever before. The hardest thing is learning what to learn, never doing. By doing quickly with an unlimited number of AI user tests many more players will be able to develop prototypes that will be able to surprisingly catch fire and almost barge their way into the market through sheer demand outside of established 'golden sources'.

@david_chen32 I totally agree with Kevin, and from the design side, it’s already shifting when I choose to test. Early validation used to feel out of reach unless you had the time, budget, or access to real users. Now I can get feedback within minutes even when the design’s still rough. It’s helped me spot issues I wouldn’t have caught until much later.

It definitely doesn’t replace human testing (and it shouldn’t), but it preps you for it so you go in with way more confidence, better questions, and better designs.

@howell4change It's nice to hear a "thanks for building this"! Thank you. I'm really glad you appreciate all the effort we are putting into reducing friction, that has been our top concern for months.

@new_user___16920250097860afaaf2133 not yet, we have to get the basics well covered first then we can look to heavy customisation. I'm glad you are interested though.

@malaika2 Thanks Malaika, we are excited how useful this could be to Product teams and constructive Product outcome based conversations. Rather than arbitrary preferences, here we add some more constructive elements in the direction everyone should be pushing for, user experience!