Interaction Designer and PDF: flows, prototypes and specifications
1 min read·15 June 2029
Interaction designers design user flows, build prototypes and write interaction specifications. PDF provides a static, universal format for communicating interaction design to developers and stakeholders.
Presenting user flows as PDF
User flows and task flows are essential for communicating navigation structure. Export flows from Figma, Miro or other tools and merge them with annotations as a PDF specification document using PDFrust.
Interaction specifications for developers
Animations, hover states, transitions and error messages require precise specifications. A PDF specification document with screenshots and descriptions is a reliable reference for frontend developers without access to the design system.
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Archiving prototype presentations
Clickable prototypes sometimes disappear after project completion. Capture key screens as a PDF presentation — complete with annotations about interaction behaviour — so the decision-making process can be reconstructed later.
Design system component documentation
Components in a design system need documentation available outside Storybook or Zeroheight. A PDF overview of components with usage guidelines is usable for teams without access to internal tools.
Accessibility reports
WCAG audits and accessibility checklists are delivered as PDF — making the review traceable and archivable. Merge the audit report with screenshots of specific issues for a complete accessibility dossier.
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