Hi Figma Team,
I wanted to share an idea that could enhance the user flow experience in Figma prototypes, particularly for longer user stories with multiple significant actions.
Currently, the Flow Starting Point feature allows us to set a starting position in a flow, which is helpful. However, I wonder if we could go further by adding Flow Checkpoints. Here’s how this could be beneficial:
Proposed Flow Checkpoints
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Segment-Based Notes: Checkpoints could allow us to attach notes or information relevant to specific segments of a flow. For example, we could add context or background info not visually represented but helpful for anyone exploring the prototype, giving more depth to the user journey.
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Navigational Anchors: As users navigate through the prototype, these checkpoints could act as “milestones” that update when reaching certain screens. This would provide a clear indication of where a user is within a complex flow. Additionally, if users press a key (e.g., “R”), they could quickly return to the latest checkpoint, saving time in scenarios where they need to backtrack or review specific sections instead of going back straight to the flow starting point.
Why This Would Be Useful
In longer scenarios with multiple major actions, Flow Checkpoints would serve as both temporal markers and navigational aids. Users could keep track of their journey, see past and upcoming actions, and have a streamlined way to revisit previously viewed sections. This would be particularly valuable for testing, stakeholder reviews, and any process involving complex user flows.
Thanks for considering this idea! I’d love to hear feedback from the community and the Figma team.