How Do You Make an Interactive Map on Figma?
An interactive map can be a great addition to your designs, whether you're creating a website or a mobile app. Figma, the popular design tool, provides powerful features that allow you to create stunning and interactive maps. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to create an interactive map on Figma.
Step 1: Creating a Frame
To get started, open Figma and create a new project or open an existing one. Once you're in the design editor, create a new frame by clicking on the "Frame" icon in the toolbar or by using the keyboard shortcut "F".
Step 2: Adding an Image
Next, we need to add an image of the map that we want to make interactive. To do this, click on the "Rectangle" tool in the toolbar and draw a rectangle shape on your frame that represents your map area. Then, click on "Fill" in the right sidebar and choose "Image" from the dropdown menu.
Note: Make sure you have an image of your desired map saved on your computer.
Step 3: Adding Hotspots
Now it's time to add hotspots to our map. Hotspots are clickable areas on the map that trigger actions when interacted with.
To add a hotspot, select the "Rectangle" tool again and draw a rectangle shape over an area of interest on your map. This could be a city, landmark, or any other point of interest you want to highlight.
Creating Interactive Elements
If you want to make these hotspots more visually engaging, you can add some interactivity elements such as changing color or adding hover effects when users interact with them.
- To change the color of a hotspot when hovered over, select the hotspot shape and click on the "Interactive" tab in the right sidebar. Enable the "Hover" state and choose a different fill color for the shape.
- If you want to add a tooltip or any other interactive elements, you can use Figma's powerful design features to create them. Be creative!
Step 4: Adding Links or Actions to Hotspots
Now that we have our hotspots ready, let's add some links or actions to them so that they do something when clicked.
To add a link or action, select the hotspot shape and click on the "Interactive" tab in the right sidebar. From there, you can choose to link to another frame in your Figma project, an external URL, or trigger an overlay or modal.
Linking to Another Frame
If you want your hotspots to navigate users to another frame within your Figma project, select "Navigate To" from the "On Click" dropdown menu in the Interactive tab. Then choose the Target frame from the list of available frames.
Linking to an External URL
To link a hotspot to an external website or URL, select "Open URL" from the "On Click" dropdown menu in the Interactive tab. Enter the URL you want users to be redirected to in the provided field.
Step 5: Previewing Your Interactive Map
Once you've added all your hotspots and links/actions, it's time to preview your interactive map. To do this, click on the "Play" button at the top right corner of your Figma editor. This will open a new window where you can interact with your map and test all the links and actions.
Make sure to thoroughly test your interactive map to ensure all the links and actions are working as expected.
Step 6: Sharing Your Interactive Map
Once you're satisfied with your interactive map, it's time to share it with others. Figma offers several ways to share your designs, such as generating a shareable link or embedding the map on a website or app.
To generate a shareable link, click on the "Share" button at the top right corner of your Figma editor. From there, you can choose whether you want to allow viewers to comment or edit the design. Copy the generated link and share it with others.
Embedding Your Map
If you want to embed your interactive map on a website or app, Figma provides an embed code that you can copy and paste into your HTML code. This allows you to seamlessly integrate your interactive map into your web page or app.
Tip: Remember to update the frame size in Figma if you want to embed it on a specific area of your webpage or app.
Congratulations!
You have successfully created an interactive map on Figma. By using hotspots, links, and other interactivity elements, you can create engaging and user-friendly maps for various purposes. So go ahead and experiment with different design ideas to make your maps even more stunning!
