Independent visual research / Public editionReviewed 04 Sep 2026
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Presenter demo / 01:55 / Published 2026-02-04

How designers prototype using the Codex app and Figma

A design interview shows a Figma reference beside a conversation, then a browser-hosted interactive prototype.

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Useful to borrow

Preserve visual continuity from source design to running prototype.

Do not infer

The recreated interface is a prototype, not evidence that the host product shipped those controls.

5 shot groups.

Read across from the observed content to its treatment and possible adaptation. Enlarge the frame for detail.

Approximate study intervals; horizontal scrolling reveals all columns on small screens.

Moment / sourceReference frameWhat is on screenFraming / editUseful adaptation
Shot group 01
≈ 00:00–00:26
People / environmentWatch from here ↗
Sample 00:12.000
Designer introduction

A close interview view establishes the workflow.

Steady human coverage.Name the design problem first.
Shot group 02
≈ 00:26–00:42
App / browser screenWatch from here ↗
Sample 00:32.000
Design reference and prompt

Figma and a conversation share the screen with a small presenter inset.

Source and instruction side by side.Expose the design being implemented.
Shot group 03
≈ 00:42–00:54
App / browser screenWatch from here ↗
Sample 00:48.000
Prototype loading

A browser surface loads the recreated interface beside the conversation.

Same layout keeps source-to-result continuity.Distinguish loading from completed interaction.
Shot group 04
≈ 00:54–01:18
App / browser screenWatch from here ↗
Sample 01:08.000
Prototype interaction

The prototype fills more of the frame and changes selected content.

Tighter running interface.Show an interaction, not only visual resemblance.
Shot group 05
≈ 01:18–01:55
People / environmentWatch from here ↗
Sample 01:36.000
Discussion close

Close and two-person interview shots finish the film.

Return to the original room.Keep commentary separate from prototype proof.

Reference frame

Enlarged reference frame

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