Prototyping & Wireframing

Validate your idea before a single line of code is written

We create wireframes and interactive prototypes that let you see, test and validate your product idea before investing in development. Catch logic errors, align your team and impress investors — all for a fraction of the cost of building it wrong.

Validate Fast Test ideas in days, not months.
Reduce Risk Catch errors before build.
Align Teams Everyone sees the same thing.

What we deliver

Lo-fi Wireframe
Mid-fi Wireframe
Interactive Prototype

Tools we use

F Figma Mi Miro Bq Balsamiq N Notion Mz Maze (Testing) Pt ProtoPie
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The Case for Prototyping

Fixing a wireframe takes hours. Fixing built code takes weeks.

The cost of a design change multiplies at every stage of development. The earlier you catch problems, the cheaper they are to fix.

Stage Where the issue is caught Relative cost to fix
Concept / Idea In your head or a conversation ₦0
Wireframe On paper or in Figma ₦0 – ₦5,000
Prototype Clickable but not coded ₦5,000 – ₦20,000
Development (frontend) Coded but not connected ₦80,000 – ₦300,000
Development (backend) Fully integrated ₦300,000 – ₦1,000,000+
Live Product Already shipped to users Cost + brand damage

Cost estimates are indicative based on typical project rework costs. The message is the direction, not the exact number.

What prototyping protects you from
  • Logic errors in user flows Dead ends, missing states and broken journeys that only become obvious when you try to click through them.
  • Stakeholder misalignment Everyone imagines the product differently in their head. A prototype gives everyone the same picture to react to.
  • Scope creep from vague specs Wireframes and prototypes force specificity — reducing "can we just add..." conversations mid-build.
  • Building the wrong thing User testing on a prototype before build is the cheapest way to confirm product-market fit before spending millions.
Fidelity Levels

Low-fi, mid-fi or high-fi — which do you need?

Different stages of a project call for different levels of fidelity. We'll advise the right level for your situation.

Low-Fidelity

Sketch Wireframes

Structure-only layout

Grey-box layouts that define structure, hierarchy and navigation — no colours, no styling. Fast to produce, fast to change. Ideal for early-stage concept alignment.

Use when: You're in the concept or planning phase and need to test ideas quickly without committing to a visual direction.
Mid-Fidelity

Annotated Wireframes

Structure + annotations

Detailed wireframes with component labels, interaction notes and content specifications — the definitive brief document for developers or UI designers.

Use when: You're handing off to developers or briefing a UI designer and need a precise, unambiguous specification of every screen.
High-Fidelity

Interactive Prototype

Clickable + visual

A fully clickable, visually polished prototype that looks and feels like the real product — used for user testing, investor demos and stakeholder approvals.

Use when: You need to test with real users, present to investors, or get final approval from stakeholders before committing to full development.
What we do

From rough idea to click-through prototype — in days, not weeks.

Whether you're a founder validating an MVP, a product team planning a new feature sprint, or a business preparing to brief a development agency — we produce the wireframes and prototypes that make every next step clearer, faster, and less risky.

  • User flow mapping
  • Low, mid and high-fi wireframes
  • Clickable Figma prototypes
  • Stakeholder presentation decks
  • Developer briefing documents
  • Usability testing on prototypes
Prototyping & Wireframing

Outcome

A validated, click-through prototype your team, users and investors can all react to — before a line of code is written.

Services

Prototyping & wireframing services

From quick concept sketches to investor-ready click-through demos — we cover every scenario.

Concept Wireframing

Fast, low-fidelity wireframes to map out your product concept — ideal for founders, product managers and startups at the planning stage who need to visualise their idea quickly.

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Interactive Prototype

A fully clickable Figma prototype that simulates the real product experience — navigable flows, screen transitions and micro-interactions — for user testing, pitches or developer briefings.

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Developer Wireframe Spec

Annotated, mid-fidelity wireframes with interaction notes, content specs and component labels — the complete technical brief your developers need to build without guesswork.

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User Flow Mapping

End-to-end user flow diagrams that map every screen, decision point, branching path and edge case — so nothing is missed before design or development begins.

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Prototype User Testing

We run moderated or unmoderated usability tests on your prototype — using real users from your target audience — and deliver a findings report with prioritised recommendations.

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Investor Pitch Prototype

A polished, high-fidelity interactive prototype specifically designed to impress investors and accelerators — demonstrates your vision compellingly without needing a working product.

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Deliverables

What every project delivers

Every engagement comes with structured, shareable deliverables — not just Figma files.

User Flow Diagrams

Every screen, state, and decision point mapped in Miro or Figma — covering happy paths, error states and edge cases before a wireframe is drawn.

Wireframe Screens

Lo-fi or mid-fi wireframes in Figma — every page, every state, every empty state and every error — structured and labelled for review or handoff.

Clickable Prototype

A shareable Figma prototype link — click through the full user journey, test navigation and transitions, and share with anyone via URL, no Figma account needed.

Annotation Document

A written specification for each screen — interaction notes, content placeholders, API triggers, validation rules and component behaviour descriptions.

Testing Report (optional)

If user testing is included — a structured findings report with task completion rates, friction points, and a prioritised list of changes to make before build.

Walkthrough Session

A video call where we walk through every screen and flow with your team — so everyone understands the logic, edge cases and rationale behind design decisions.

Our Work

Recent prototyping & wireframing projects

A selection of wireframing and prototyping work across web apps, mobile products and enterprise platforms.

Wireframe preview
Mobile App · Interactive Prototype

CashFlow Lending App

32-screen interactive prototype for a consumer lending app — loan application flow, repayment schedule and account management.

Figma 32 Screens User Tested
Wireframe preview
Web Platform · Mid-fi Wireframes

Vendorhub B2B Marketplace

Full wireframe spec for a two-sided B2B marketplace — buyer search, vendor onboarding, order management and payments flow.

Annotated Dev Brief Figma
Wireframe preview
Mobile App · Investor Prototype

AgriLink Farm Input Platform

High-fidelity investor pitch prototype for an agritech startup — used to secure seed funding from a Lagos-based VC.

Hi-fi Investor Demo ProtoPie
Wireframe preview
Dashboard · Lo-fi Wireframes

Nexus Operations Dashboard

Lo-fi wireframes for a real-time operations dashboard — data tables, chart layouts, filter logic and notification flows.

Lo-fi Complex Data Miro
Wireframe preview
Mobile App · Interactive Prototype

Dokita Doctor Booking App

24-screen prototype for a telemedicine app — patient onboarding, symptom checker, doctor matching and video consultation flow.

Figma 24 Screens Health
Wireframe preview
Web Platform · Developer Spec

Classport School Management

Annotated wireframe spec for a school management system — student records, timetabling, fee payments, results and parent portal.

Annotated Spec Multi-role EdTech

Want to view the full prototype links or annotation documents from any of these projects?

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Pricing

Prototyping & wireframing packages

One-off or split into two equal payments — 50% upfront, 50% on delivery.

One-off
2 Payments 50 / 50
All packages are design-only and delivered as Figma files with a shareable prototype link. Development is separate. If you need the full design + build, see our Software Development or Website Design pages.

Concept Wireframes

For founders and teams at the concept stage who need to visualise and align on a product idea quickly.

₦80,000 one-off

Includes

  • User flow diagram
  • Up to 15 lo-fi wireframe screens
  • Shareable Figma file
  • Walkthrough call
  • 2 rounds of revisions

Full Product Spec

For complex products — complete user flow mapping, annotated wireframes for every screen and a polished interactive prototype.

₦400,000 one-off

Includes

  • Full user flow + IA for all user roles
  • 60+ annotated wireframe screens
  • High-fidelity interactive prototype
  • Complete developer annotation document
  • Usability testing (5 users) + findings report
  • Unlimited revisions within scope
Popular add-ons
Usability Testing (5 users) ₦80,000 — Maze tests + written findings report
Investor Pitch Polish ₦60,000 — Hi-fi visual layer on existing prototype
Motion & Transitions ₦50,000 — Animated screen transitions via ProtoPie
Get Started

Have a product idea? Let's map it out before you build it.

Tell us what you're building, who it's for, and where you are in the process — we'll recommend the right type of wireframe or prototype and give you a clear timeline.

What we'll figure out together
  • Right fidelity level (lo-fi, mid-fi or hi-fi prototype)
  • Screen count estimate and project timeline
  • Whether user testing should be included
What to bring to the brief
  • A description of what the product does
  • Who the users are and what they're trying to do
  • A rough list of the main screens or features
  • Whether this is for user testing, a developer brief, or an investor pitch
  • Your target timeline for the prototype
Process

How a wireframing project works

1

Brief & Scope

We understand your product, users, key flows and goals — and agree on screens, fidelity level and timeline.

2

Flow Mapping

We map every user flow, screen and state — identifying gaps, edge cases and navigation logic before wireframing begins.

3

Wireframe & Prototype

We wireframe all screens, link them into a clickable prototype, and annotate key interactions — presented for review and revision.

4

Handover

Figma files, prototype link and annotation document delivered with a walkthrough session — ready for testing, pitching or development.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about wireframes, prototypes, fidelity levels and timelines.

A wireframe is a static layout — it shows what goes where on a screen but doesn't click through. A prototype is an interactive version — you can navigate between screens, simulate flows and experience the product. Wireframes are for planning and alignment; prototypes are for testing and pitching.

Annotated mid-fi wireframes are often enough for developers — they show layout, component behaviour, content and interaction rules without the overhead of a full interactive prototype. If your product has complex flows or multiple user roles, adding a prototype reduces developer back-and-forth significantly. We'll advise the right level for your situation.

Concept wireframes (up to 15 screens) typically take 5–7 business days. Interactive prototypes (up to 30 screens) take 1.5–3 weeks. Full product specs (60+ screens) take 4–6 weeks. Timeline depends on how quickly you review and approve at each stage.

Yes — and we recommend it. We can set up unmoderated usability tests using Maze so real users from your target audience click through the prototype. You get task completion rates, heatmaps and drop-off data. This is far cheaper than discovering the same problems after your developers have built it.

Wireframing and prototyping can be scoped as a standalone phase, or as the first phase of a full UI/UX engagement. If you already know you need full high-fidelity UI design, see our UI/UX Design, Website Design, or Mobile App Design pages — wireframing is included in those packages.

Yes. Figma prototype links are shareable via URL — anyone with the link can click through the prototype in their browser without needing a Figma account. This makes it easy to share with investors, stakeholders, user testers or your development team.
Ready to validate your idea?

Tell us what you're building, how many screens you think you need, and what the prototype is for — we'll confirm the right package and send a proposal within 24 hours.

Contact

Let's map your product

Tell us what you're building and what the prototype needs to achieve — we'll send a proposal within 24 hours.

Phone(+234) 905 428 8560
Emailinfo@digitalx.com.ng
contact@digitalx.com.ng
Address
Allen Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria
Bodija Ibadan, Oyo Nigeria
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