Velocity looks like a super useful bridge between design and validation. Love the idea of heatmapped user tests right from AI-prompted Figma prototypes — that’s a powerful loop for fast, informed iteration. Congrats on the launch 🚀
@naderikladious Thx Nader, yeah, we were surprised there weren't more tools allow for heat maps on your actual designs. I'd love to hear of any designs you might try it out with and if it did or didn't save you time.
@naderikladious Appreciate it, Nader! We’ve been heads-down trying to make that prototype-to-insight loop feel seamless, so it’s great to hear it landed with you. Also Linkinize looks useful. Have you found any unexpected behaviours or feedback around how teams are using it together? We’re always interested in how people collaborate around tools (especially early in the process).
@rachel_long_smith If you mean feedback for velocity, as soon as I get something I will let you know 😊 Regarding feedback about users using linkinize, I can always say that features always dont get used as they are intended by makers 😃 Always need to put yourself in users shoes
@naderikladious Thank you for your words. If you ever have any issue working with the plugin, feel free to contact directly. We are very reactive to issues that arise, thats why its so few of them as we prio making what we have work well and only then rush into new features.
@ilya_korzun When we were considering how we could offer something really unique that's where we started because the other user testing platforms seemed to just such you out of Figma asap. Out of interest do you actually use any other Figma plugins? Our big hurdle has been the fact that few designers do! We have loads of integrations and touch points to roll out in the coming months which will hopefully be more Product hunt releases!
@ilya_korzun Thanks so much! Staying native to Figma was a really deliberate choice. From the designers we've spoken to, Sketch and XD haven't come up much, do you use them regularly? Would love to hear how they fit into your workflow! And yes, as Kevin mentioned, we’ve got some exciting releases coming soon that’ll align more with standalone web usage, definitely watch this space 👀
@ilya_korzun Hello, glad to see you like the fact its native in design tools. While figma is probably the most common it was an easy choice for us to make it work in it. Probably what we will be aiming for next is analysing markups like html/json using Chrome plugin (which can be used in other tools other than google chrome as well)
@eugene_kamenets Thank you Gene, we have learned a lot from UXcel inspiring community of ambitious Designers. It's awesome that Designers share their works in progress prototypes, I haven't found anywhere else like it. I look forward to getting back there soon and helping out and encouraging lots of prototypers.
@eugene_kamenets Thank you! We’re already seeing some really exciting use cases from all over the world, across all sorts of projects. It’s been amazing to watch it in action already!
@lakshya_singh I'm glad we are creating an impression! I hope you'll encourage your designers to use Velocity but also you are free to use it with just screenshots to test any random app! Love Jupitrr AI btw.
@lakshya_singh Thanks a million, Lakshya that means a lot! 🙌 Making early design validation way easier is our goal, so hearing that it feels game-changing is huge!
We are glad to see you interested in the plugin - if you want to give it a try and need a help don't hesitate to contact directly - also in case you have any suggestions or would like to see a functionality added. We are very reactive to issues that arise or requests our users have as we want it to be the enjoyable experience for everyone.
@marcingrygierek@rachel_long_smith@kevin_mcdonagh1 For sure guys. I already shared it with our designers the day of your launch to try it out. I would also like to invite you guys to try out our new launch. We are live and would love to know your thoughts on it.
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Congrats on the launch team! The tool looks dope! 🚀
@pavloviclaza Thank you Lazar! It's early days but I hope we'll promote many Designers to the best practices of User testing today and inspire them to the opportunity of the next ones tomorrow!
@pavloviclaza Thanks a lot for a warm comment. If you ever have any issue working with the plugin, feel free to contact directly. We are very reactive to issues that arise, thats why its so few of them as we prio making what we have work well and only then rush into new features.
Velocity's ability to conduct AI user testing on early prototypes and provide heat - maps of activity is a great help for designers to identify issues early! For designers who want to integrate their own custom AI models or testing criteria into Velocity, does Velocity support custom integrations?
@yongxiang_wang Not yet, we have more basic functionalities to roll out before we get into heavy customisation.
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Really interesting! How do you see Velocity changing the way teams approach prototype testing — especially in the early stages before there's a working product? Could this shift when and how designers validate ideas?
@david_chen32 Absolutely we do. I think the presence of quantifiable data in whatever form is going to squeeze best practice in all teams into reality. From the product team side they are all of a sudden always going to have evidence that meets the market and if it's not proven correct in the market, the need to talk to users will be all the clearer! ...In terms of shifting... short term I think tools like Velocity will dramatically improve many niche areas where sourcing the time of actual users was difficult. Many big companies and previously infuriating experiences will have no excuse to remain awful. In the long term I think a lot of levels in the chain of 'Prototyping' are collapsing to allow for far quicker cycles. Imagine Pharma, they of course prototype but the cycles last many years because of the speed of compilation. In future with AI simulations as both critics and users a baseline of standards will be able to reached far sooner than ever before. The hardest thing is learning what to learn, never doing. By doing quickly with an unlimited number of AI user tests many more players will be able to develop prototypes that will be able to surprisingly catch fire and almost barge their way into the market through sheer demand outside of established 'golden sources'.
@david_chen32 I totally agree with Kevin, and from the design side, it’s already shifting when I choose to test. Early validation used to feel out of reach unless you had the time, budget, or access to real users. Now I can get feedback within minutes even when the design’s still rough. It’s helped me spot issues I wouldn’t have caught until much later.
It definitely doesn’t replace human testing (and it shouldn’t), but it preps you for it so you go in with way more confidence, better questions, and better designs.
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@kevin_mcdonagh1 this is awesome work. thanks for building this. Really happy to have a way to build test products with @Velocity to test some examples and tease out my thinking. Feels low friction. Thanks!
@howell4change It's nice to hear a "thanks for building this"! Thank you. I'm really glad you appreciate all the effort we are putting into reducing friction, that has been our top concern for months.
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@kevin_mcdonagh1 bravo. i am going to follow this closely, right on.
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Velocity's ability to conduct AI user testing on early prototypes and provide heat - maps of activity is a great help for designers to identify issues early! For designers who want to integrate their own custom AI models or testing criteria into Velocity, does Velocity support custom integrations?
@new_user___16920250097860afaaf2133 not yet, we have to get the basics well covered first then we can look to heavy customisation. I'm glad you are interested though.
Love this idea! If developers are able to test their code before they ship, then designers should be able to test their designs before they hand it off to the next step.
@lienchueh Exactly the sentiment! It's a bit like test driven product development where the Product team would come up with the product outcomes together and the designer can work to meet those outcomes before even speaking with the PM.
@lienchueh yes! You’ve nailed it! That mindset shift is exactly what we’re seeing. Testing design before handoff should be as normal as testing code before deploy. And once you’ve seen how fast and easy it can be, it really feels like a no-brainer
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Linkinize
Velocity looks like a super useful bridge between design and validation. Love the idea of heatmapped user tests right from AI-prompted Figma prototypes — that’s a powerful loop for fast, informed iteration. Congrats on the launch 🚀
Velocity: AI User testing
Velocity: AI User testing
@naderikladious Appreciate it, Nader! We’ve been heads-down trying to make that prototype-to-insight loop feel seamless, so it’s great to hear it landed with you. Also Linkinize looks useful. Have you found any unexpected behaviours or feedback around how teams are using it together? We’re always interested in how people collaborate around tools (especially early in the process).
Linkinize
@rachel_long_smith If you mean feedback for velocity, as soon as I get something I will let you know 😊
Regarding feedback about users using linkinize, I can always say that features always dont get used as they are intended by makers 😃 Always need to put yourself in users shoes
Velocity: AI User testing
@naderikladious Thank you for your words. If you ever have any issue working with the plugin, feel free to contact directly. We are very reactive to issues that arise, thats why its so few of them as we prio making what we have work well and only then rush into new features.
Linkinize
@michal_cop Sure thing will do 😊
Velocity: AI User testing
Skarbe
I love that it’s native in Figma! Any plans for Sketch, Adobe XD, or standalone web usage down the line?
Velocity: AI User testing
@ilya_korzun When we were considering how we could offer something really unique that's where we started because the other user testing platforms seemed to just such you out of Figma asap. Out of interest do you actually use any other Figma plugins? Our big hurdle has been the fact that few designers do! We have loads of integrations and touch points to roll out in the coming months which will hopefully be more Product hunt releases!
Velocity: AI User testing
@ilya_korzun Thanks so much! Staying native to Figma was a really deliberate choice. From the designers we've spoken to, Sketch and XD haven't come up much, do you use them regularly? Would love to hear how they fit into your workflow! And yes, as Kevin mentioned, we’ve got some exciting releases coming soon that’ll align more with standalone web usage, definitely watch this space 👀
Velocity: AI User testing
@ilya_korzun Hello, glad to see you like the fact its native in design tools. While figma is probably the most common it was an easy choice for us to make it work in it. Probably what we will be aiming for next is analysing markups like html/json using Chrome plugin (which can be used in other tools other than google chrome as well)
Uxcel
Congrats on the launch & looking forward to see how the product community will use it!
Velocity: AI User testing
@eugene_kamenets Thank you Gene, we have learned a lot from UXcel inspiring community of ambitious Designers. It's awesome that Designers share their works in progress prototypes, I haven't found anywhere else like it. I look forward to getting back there soon and helping out and encouraging lots of prototypers.
Velocity: AI User testing
@eugene_kamenets Thank you! We’re already seeing some really exciting use cases from all over the world, across all sorts of projects. It’s been amazing to watch it in action already!
Velocity: AI User testing
Jupitrr AI
This seems game changing! I have never seen anything like this. Congrats on the launch @marcingrygierek @rachel_long_smith @kevin_mcdonagh1
Velocity: AI User testing
@lakshya_singh I'm glad we are creating an impression! I hope you'll encourage your designers to use Velocity but also you are free to use it with just screenshots to test any random app! Love Jupitrr AI btw.
Velocity: AI User testing
@lakshya_singh Thanks a million, Lakshya that means a lot! 🙌 Making early design validation way easier is our goal, so hearing that it feels game-changing is huge!
Velocity: AI User testing
We are glad to see you interested in the plugin - if you want to give it a try and need a help don't hesitate to contact directly - also in case you have any suggestions or would like to see a functionality added. We are very reactive to issues that arise or requests our users have as we want it to be the enjoyable experience for everyone.
Velocity: AI User testing
Jupitrr AI
@marcingrygierek @rachel_long_smith @kevin_mcdonagh1 For sure guys. I already shared it with our designers the day of your launch to try it out. I would also like to invite you guys to try out our new launch. We are live and would love to know your thoughts on it.
Congrats on the launch team! The tool looks dope! 🚀
Velocity: AI User testing
@pavloviclaza Thank you Lazar! It's early days but I hope we'll promote many Designers to the best practices of User testing today and inspire them to the opportunity of the next ones tomorrow!
Velocity: AI User testing
@pavloviclaza Thanks! so glad you think so, we’ve poured a lot into it so great to hear that its resonating.
Velocity: AI User testing
@pavloviclaza Thanks a lot for a warm comment. If you ever have any issue working with the plugin, feel free to contact directly. We are very reactive to issues that arise, thats why its so few of them as we prio making what we have work well and only then rush into new features.
Velocity: AI User testing
Velocity's ability to conduct AI user testing on early prototypes and provide heat - maps of activity is a great help for designers to identify issues early! For designers who want to integrate their own custom AI models or testing criteria into Velocity, does Velocity support custom integrations?
Velocity: AI User testing
@yongxiang_wang Not yet, we have more basic functionalities to roll out before we get into heavy customisation.
Really interesting! How do you see Velocity changing the way teams approach prototype testing — especially in the early stages before there's a working product? Could this shift when and how designers validate ideas?
Velocity: AI User testing
@david_chen32 Absolutely we do. I think the presence of quantifiable data in whatever form is going to squeeze best practice in all teams into reality. From the product team side they are all of a sudden always going to have evidence that meets the market and if it's not proven correct in the market, the need to talk to users will be all the clearer! ...In terms of shifting... short term I think tools like Velocity will dramatically improve many niche areas where sourcing the time of actual users was difficult. Many big companies and previously infuriating experiences will have no excuse to remain awful. In the long term I think a lot of levels in the chain of 'Prototyping' are collapsing to allow for far quicker cycles. Imagine Pharma, they of course prototype but the cycles last many years because of the speed of compilation. In future with AI simulations as both critics and users a baseline of standards will be able to reached far sooner than ever before. The hardest thing is learning what to learn, never doing. By doing quickly with an unlimited number of AI user tests many more players will be able to develop prototypes that will be able to surprisingly catch fire and almost barge their way into the market through sheer demand outside of established 'golden sources'.
Velocity: AI User testing
@david_chen32 I totally agree with Kevin, and from the design side, it’s already shifting when I choose to test. Early validation used to feel out of reach unless you had the time, budget, or access to real users. Now I can get feedback within minutes even when the design’s still rough. It’s helped me spot issues I wouldn’t have caught until much later.
It definitely doesn’t replace human testing (and it shouldn’t), but it preps you for it so you go in with way more confidence, better questions, and better designs.
@kevin_mcdonagh1 this is awesome work. thanks for building this. Really happy to have a way to build test products with @Velocity to test some examples and tease out my thinking. Feels low friction. Thanks!
Velocity: AI User testing
@howell4change It's nice to hear a "thanks for building this"! Thank you. I'm really glad you appreciate all the effort we are putting into reducing friction, that has been our top concern for months.
@kevin_mcdonagh1 bravo. i am going to follow this closely, right on.
Velocity's ability to conduct AI user testing on early prototypes and provide heat - maps of activity is a great help for designers to identify issues early! For designers who want to integrate their own custom AI models or testing criteria into Velocity, does Velocity support custom integrations?
Velocity: AI User testing
@new_user___16920250097860afaaf2133 not yet, we have to get the basics well covered first then we can look to heavy customisation. I'm glad you are interested though.
Trufflow
Love this idea! If developers are able to test their code before they ship, then designers should be able to test their designs before they hand it off to the next step.
Velocity: AI User testing
@lienchueh Exactly the sentiment! It's a bit like test driven product development where the Product team would come up with the product outcomes together and the designer can work to meet those outcomes before even speaking with the PM.
Velocity: AI User testing
@lienchueh yes! You’ve nailed it! That mindset shift is exactly what we’re seeing. Testing design before handoff should be as normal as testing code before deploy. And once you’ve seen how fast and easy it can be, it really feels like a no-brainer