Glossary
Clickable prototype
What is a Clickable Prototype?
A clickable prototype is an interactive mockup that simulates the experience of using a product by linking screens together so users can click or tap through realistic workflows without any functional backend.
How it works
Clickable prototypes connect interactive targets to simulated responses and can be made at different levels of visual detail. Interactivity and visual fidelity are separate design choices. Testing can reveal workflow problems, but a prototype cannot validate behavior it does not implement.
Applied example
Imagine a banking-app team linking screens for a money transfer. In a test, a participant reaches the confirmation screen but cannot tell which button completes the transfer. The team can revise that screen and test it again before building the full flow.
Why it matters
A clickable prototype lets a team test navigation and screen content while changes are still relatively easy. It can range from linked grayscale wireframes to polished screens with transitions. Looking finished and behaving realistically are separate qualities.