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Origami Studio

Origami Studio

Free prototyping tool for building interactive, high-fidelity interfaces.

1. Overview

Origami Studio is a free prototyping tool developed by Meta (formerly Facebook) to design and test advanced, interactive user interfaces. Originally built for internal use, it enables designers to create logic-based prototypes with animations, gestures, and live data. With a node-based interaction system and deep control over behaviors, Origami Studio is ideal for UI/UX designers creating mobile, desktop, or AR/VR experiences.

2. Key Features

  • Patch editor system: Build interactions using a visual logic editor with patches.

  • High-fidelity prototyping: Create complex animations, transitions, and gestures.

  • Live preview on device: Mirror your prototype in real time on iOS devices.

  • Figma and Sketch import: Preserve layers and structure when importing from design tools.

  • Advanced animations: Control timing, spring physics, and dynamic interactions.

  • Reusable components: Build and reuse custom components across projects.

  • Live data support: Pull in real data using JSON or text for realistic previews.

  • Version control: Organize iterations with built-in versioning.

  • Origami Live app: Test prototypes natively on mobile devices.

  • Free to use: No licensing or subscription fees required.

3. Type / Platform / Pricing / Integrations

  • Type:
    Prototyping, UI Design, Workflow Boosters, User Testing
    Origami Studio supports detailed interaction design and prototyping, helping designers test UX behavior before development.

  • Platform:
    macOS, Mobile
    Runs as a macOS desktop application, with companion iOS app (Origami Live) for testing on mobile devices.

  • Pricing:
    Completely Free to use
    ✅ Free Plan available, no limits or trials

  • Integrations:
    • Design Tools: Figma, Sketch
    • Development: JSON data integration
    • API Access: not available

4. Best For

  • UX designers creating interactive mobile or AR/VR prototypes

  • Design teams testing animation-heavy interfaces

  • Product teams validating flows before handoff

  • Designers who want full control over motion and behavior

<h2>Free prototyping tool for building interactive, high-fidelity interfaces.</h2><hr><h3><strong>1. Overview</strong></h3><p>Origami Studio is a free prototyping tool developed by Meta (formerly Facebook) to design and test advanced, interactive user interfaces. Originally built for internal use, it enables designers to create logic-based prototypes with animations, gestures, and live data. With a node-based interaction system and deep control over behaviors, Origami Studio is ideal for UI/UX designers creating mobile, desktop, or AR/VR experiences.</p><hr><h3><strong>2. Key Features</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Patch editor system</strong>: Build interactions using a visual logic editor with patches.</p></li><li><p><strong>High-fidelity prototyping</strong>: Create complex animations, transitions, and gestures.</p></li><li><p><strong>Live preview on device</strong>: Mirror your prototype in real time on iOS devices.</p></li><li><p><strong>Figma and Sketch import</strong>: Preserve layers and structure when importing from design tools.</p></li><li><p><strong>Advanced animations</strong>: Control timing, spring physics, and dynamic interactions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Reusable components</strong>: Build and reuse custom components across projects.</p></li><li><p><strong>Live data support</strong>: Pull in real data using JSON or text for realistic previews.</p></li><li><p><strong>Version control</strong>: Organize iterations with built-in versioning.</p></li><li><p><strong>Origami Live app</strong>: Test prototypes natively on mobile devices.</p></li><li><p><strong>Free to use</strong>: No licensing or subscription fees required.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><strong>3. Type / Platform / Pricing / Integrations</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Type:</strong><br><code>Prototyping</code>, <code>UI Design</code>, <code>Workflow Boosters</code>, <code>User Testing</code><br>Origami Studio supports detailed interaction design and prototyping, helping designers test UX behavior before development.</p></li><li><p><strong>Platform:</strong><br><code>macOS</code>, <code>Mobile</code><br>Runs as a macOS desktop application, with companion iOS app (Origami Live) for testing on mobile devices.</p></li><li><p><strong>Pricing:</strong><br>Completely <strong>Free</strong> to use<br>✅ <strong>Free Plan available</strong>, no limits or trials</p></li><li><p><strong>Integrations:</strong><br>• <strong>Design Tools</strong>: Figma, Sketch<br>• <strong>Development</strong>: JSON data integration<br>• <strong>API Access</strong>: not available</p></li></ul><hr><h3><strong>4. Best For</strong></h3><ul><li><p>UX designers creating interactive mobile or AR/VR prototypes</p></li><li><p>Design teams testing animation-heavy interfaces</p></li><li><p>Product teams validating flows before handoff</p></li><li><p>Designers who want full control over motion and behavior</p></li></ul><hr>