Unlocking the future of prototyping for leading innovators

, the high-fidelity prototyping tool empowering designers and developers to create seamless digital and physical interactions, recently made a significant impact at the prestigious 

. Known as a hub for creative visionaries and digital innovators, this year’s DDD served as a platform for ProtoPie to showcase its capabilities, connect with industry leaders, and further establish its position at the forefront of design technology. ProtoPie CEO Tony Kim also presented ProtoPie’s advanced prototyping features.

The event attracted global heavyweights in design and business, including EY, Deloitte, AKQA, and the creative team from TikTok, among others. Notably, 15 representatives from Accenture engaged with ProtoPie, expressing keen interest in how its advanced prototyping solutions could transform their workflows and enhance client deliverables.

At the heart of the event, ProtoPie’s team demonstrated its unparalleled ability to prototype intricate user experiences that bridge digital and physical interactions. Attendees experienced firsthand how ProtoPie simplifies creating, testing, and iterating on prototypes, from dynamic app interfaces to hardware-integrated solutions. ProtoPie CEO Tony Kim gave a presentation on ProtoPie’s strong features, highlighting the importance of prototyping.

“Participating in Digital Design Days has been an incredible opportunity to engage with some of the most forward-thinking minds in the industry,” said Tony Kim, CEO of ProtoPie. “The level of interest and conversations we’ve had with companies like EY, Accenture, and TikTok reflect the growing demand for high-fidelity tools that allow teams to innovate faster and more effectively.”

ProtoPie’s presence at DDD strengthened its visibility among creative professionals and resulted in promising leads across key sectors such as consulting, tech, and advertising. With top-tier brands and agencies like Deloitte and AKQA exploring ProtoPie’s potential, the company is poised to expand its reach and influence in the global design community.

ProtoPie is a high-fidelity prototyping tool that bridges the gap between digital design and real-world interaction. Trusted by leading brands and agencies worldwide, including Google, Meta, and Microsoft, ProtoPie enables teams to create and test interactive prototypes with unparalleled accuracy and powerful integration capabilities.

 is an international event celebrating the best in digital creativity, innovation, and design. Hosted in Milan, DDD brings together global industry leaders, creative professionals, and tech enthusiasts to explore cutting-edge tools and trends shaping the future of digital design.

ProtoPie showcased its advanced prototyping tools at Digital Design Days in Milan, connecting with industry leaders like EY, Accenture, TikTok, and Deloitte.

ProtoPie Showcases Innovation at Digital Design Days in Milan

Expert jury recognizes ProtoPie's innovation in product design

 win at the 2024 UX Design Awards is a big achievement in our mission to change how designers create high-fidelity prototypes. As UX design becomes more important in developing digital products, ProtoPie helps designers create, test, and improve ideas more effectively, resulting in faster development times, reduced costs, and, most importantly, better user experiences.

This recognition, presented by the International Design Center Berlin (IDZ), highlights ProtoPie’s ongoing contribution to the UX design world and its role in helping designers create highly interactive, fully functional prototypes.

The 2024 UX Design Awards jury comprises experts in design, technology, and user experience who praised ProtoPie for its innovative approach to prototyping.

According to the jury, “ProtoPie’s no-code approach [...] offers a sophisticated system that combines authoring, previewing, and collaboration and supports developer handoff. ProtoPie enables the integration of highly customized hardware components into the prototype setup. Its versatility allows for great creative expression and helps to make sophisticated product ideas tangible for others. While its full range of operations can be demanding, users can start small and grow with the challenge.”

ProtoPie simplifies complex design processes while providing a rich user interface that fosters creative expression. Its ability to help designers create dynamic, realistic prototypes with minimal effort was a key factor in securing its win.

 are highly respected for celebrating excellent user experience design.

Since starting in 2008 as a platform for good usability, the Awards have grown to recognize the impact of user experience on products, services, and everyday life. ProtoPie’s win in the Product category reflects its commitment to building an easy-to-use tool that encourages creativity and collaboration within the design community.

ProtoPie is the easiest no-code interaction design tool for creating highly interactive prototypes for all digital products. It supports many industries, including 

, VR/AR, and more. Whether you're designing for mobile, tablet, desktop websites, or apps, ProtoPie’s user-friendly interface makes the entire process simple and efficient.

ProtoPie stands out from other prototyping tools because it allows designers to create detailed interactions and animations without coding. It’s a user-friendly tool with powerful features, allowing designers to build realistic prototypes that behave like real products.

"We're really honored to receive this award from the 2024 UX Design Awards," said Tony Kim, CEO and Co-Founder of ProtoPie. " At ProtoPie, we focus on giving designers a simple platform to turn their ideas into real, testable interactions. This award is a big milestone for us and motivates our team to keep improving our tools for designers everywhere."

Looking ahead, ProtoPie plans to improve its platform with deeper integrations, better collaboration features and expanded usability across different industries. We are committed to staying at the cutting edge of high-fidelity prototyping and ensuring our users have the best tools to keep up with the fast-paced design world.

ProtoPie, a leading tool in UX prototyping, has been named a winner in the Product category at the UX Design Awards 2024.

ProtoPie Wins 2024 UX Design Award in Product Category

In response to feedback from our valued users, who emphasized the need for a more affordable option tailored to freelancers, 

we're thrilled to unveil ProtoPie's latest offering: the Basic plan.

Designed with freelancers and individuals in mind, this plan not only equips you with powerful high-fidelity prototyping features but also ensures you stay ahead of the curve without straining your budget. At ProtoPie, we believe in empowering every designer to turn their vision into reality, and the Basic plan is our commitment to making high-fidelity prototyping accessible to all.

Create prototypes that set you apart from the competition

Will it be possible to collaborate with team members on the Basic plan?

Secure new clients with ProtoPie's Basic plan!

Create prototypes that set you apart from the competition with the Basic plan

With ProtoPie's high-fidelity prototyping features included in the Basic plan, you can not only bring your creative visions to life but also position yourself to earn more income and win more clients. Deliver polished, high-fidelity prototypes to surpass competitors and showcase your expertise. Don't just keep up with the industry standards—set the bar higher and propel your career forward with ProtoPie Basic.

ProtoPie's Basic plan is tailored to meet the needs of freelancers and individuals looking for a powerful prototyping tool for high-fidelity prototyping. Here’s what you can expect with the Basic plan.

Enjoy the benefits of ProtoPie's Basic plan at an affordable price point, starting at just $25 per month with the yearly subscription. This makes high-fidelity prototyping accessible to designers of all levels without compromising quality.

Experience the power of high-fidelity prototyping with ProtoPie's advanced features, including interactive text fields, camera interactions, voice prototyping, and gesture interactions. Elevate your designs and create immersive user experiences that stand out from the crowd.

With ProtoPie's Basic plan, your prototypes will not have a watermark. Enjoy a polished and professional presentation without distracting marks, ensuring your designs can convince your clients.

Empower your creativity with the ability to craft up to 20 prototypes, each accommodating up to 10 scenes. Within these limits, you have the freedom to fully realize your design ideas.

Make your design-to-development handoff seamless with ProtoPie’s 

 feature. Through precise interaction recordings, effortlessly showcase the dynamics of your prototypes— every animation, interaction, and user flow. It’s like giving developers a tour of your creative vision, ensuring nothing gets lost in translation.

To get a more detailed overview of everything included in the new Basic plan, head over to the 

We understand the importance of providing a free plan that allows designers to explore ProtoPie's capabilities without any financial commitment. 

Rest assured, the Free plan will remain available to all users.

However, prototypes created on the free plan will have a watermark. We remain committed to supporting designers at every stage of their journey, whether they're just starting out or looking to take their prototyping to the next level.

The Basic plan is tailored to freelancers and individuals. If you need to collaborate with team members, consider upgrading to the Pro plan. Our 

 caters to companies, teams, and agencies, providing access to more advanced prototyping features, increased usage limits, and comprehensive collaboration features.

Get started with ProtoPie's Basic plan today!

Embark on a journey of success with ProtoPie's Basic plan tailored for freelancers and individuals. Elevate your prototyping game, impress potential clients, and win projects with confidence. Sign up today to unlock the tools you need to showcase your creativity, stand out in a competitive market, and attract clients eager to collaborate with a visionary designer like yourself!

Explore how our new Basic Plan offers freelancers and individuals high-fidelity prototyping features to impress clients and accelerate career growth.

Introducing ProtoPie’s Basic Plan

Change is a constant, they say, and since late 2021, we've been hard at work, shaping up the next chapter of our ProtoPie brand. Today, we're thrilled to unveil the updates and showcase the direction in which we're taking our branding in this exciting new era. Let's dive in and explore these fresh changes that will make your ProtoPie experience even better.

Let's dive into the interesting updates happening with ProtoPie's branding!

As a designer, you probably understand the challenges of maintaining branding consistency. For visual designers, evolving a brand while retaining its essential characteristics and visual elements is quite a task. When I joined ProtoPie at the end of 2021, two things caught my attention about our brand: Pastel Gradients and 3D illustrations.

Pastel gradients are nice; they were meant to convey a sense of nurturing and care reminiscent of childhood's joyful exploration and playfulness. However, as we delved into understanding our audience, it became apparent that this design wasn't resonating with them as optimally as we wanted.

Moreover, applying pastel gradients presented a unique challenge. The contrast between the gradients and text often fell short of providing optimal readability, which was particularly noticeable when creating assets on a daily basis. This issue resulted in a lack of impact, with the gradient overpowering the text. It was evident that a solution was urgently needed.

Therefore our biggest challenge was figuring out how to evolve the branding while maintaining the familiar ProtoPie look and feel. We still wanted to maintain a sense of continuity because our identity was already established. This entire process was more like exploring and refining ProtoPie's brand identity.

Design principle: clarity and understanding

Our design principle remains unwavering amidst these branding updates – clarity and understanding. Every visual representation of ProtoPie must portray a clear message and leave no doubt in the viewer's mind.

In every step of our branding journey, we've prioritized this core principle, ensuring that our design not only captivates but also communicates effectively. Whether it's the choice of colors, the incorporation of 3D elements, or the use of gradients.

As we continue to evolve and refine our branding, clarity, and understanding will remain at the forefront of our design philosophy. We believe that clear communication is key to forging a deeper connection with our users, and we're dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of our brand reflects this commitment.

There aren't many resources available that explain how Branding/Visual design works alongside Product Design in tech companies. From my experience, each company has its unique way of managing these collaborations. Sharing insights about these practices is quite uncommon in the industry, as most teams tend to keep their internal operations guarded.

Moreover, collaboration can be challenging. Product Design teams often stick to a Design System that may not provide enough flexibility.

Within ProtoPie, our Design teams are organized by specific product areas. We have distinct roles, such as Product Designers and Website Designers, and my responsibility lies in Marketing Design and overseeing the branding and visual design aspects. Maintaining alignment among these teams presents its challenges, but at its core, it hinges on effective open communication and a continuous feedback loop.

We've adopted a practice of seamless information exchange, often soliciting opinions and insights across teams through direct synchronization. This approach has proven to be highly effective for us. Instead of adhering to a fixed schedule, which can sometimes impose unnecessary pressure on designers to share merely for the sake of it, we prioritize the quality and relevance of our exchanges. We opt to raise pertinent questions directly when the need arises and disseminate updates when they possess substantial value.

This approach fosters an environment where meaningful interactions take precedence, ensuring that each exchange adds value and contributes to the cohesion of our design efforts.

ProtoPie branding elements: colors, 3D illustrations, and gradients

At ProtoPie, our roots run deep in design, thanks to our CEO, Tony, who is a designer himself.

This collective creative spirit profoundly influences our communication style, which we've infused into our brand. Rather than adopting a traditional corporate tone, we aim to convey the warmth and informality of a casual gathering.

This approach is reflected in our branding designs. We draw inspiration from the world of baking and cooking, deriving it not only from our name but also from our 'Easy as Pie' slogan. 

This influence is evident in the wavy shapes, textures, and playful illustrations of literal pies, forks, and related designs that characterize our branding—each serving as metaphors for our approach to creating intuitive digital experiences. Just as a baker combines ingredients to craft a delicious pie, we offer the products to “bake” outstanding interactive experiences.

Aligning our colors was relatively straightforward. To keep it simple - Coral, the color of our logo, purple, and teal – represent our product, accompanied by neutrals that are integral to our design system.

We also expanded our palette by introducing deeper shades, particularly within the purples, to enhance contrast and readability. These darker tonalities now play a pivotal role, especially in contexts like ProtoPie Connect or when communicating within industries like automotive and cross-device experiences.

However, their versatility shines through as we seamlessly blend these new tonalities with our trademark ProtoPie colors – Purple, Coral, and Teal. This fusion allows us to craft distinctive visual elements that are uniquely ProtoPie's own.

We are well aware of the current popularity of 3D visuals, with many brands integrating them into their communication strategies. In our case, embracing 3D is a logical choice because it aligns seamlessly with the essence of our product. From IoT to 

, numerous designers now leverage ProtoPie to bridge the gap between physical products and the digital realm.

Also, integrating 3D elements enhances our ability to portray interactions like touch and voice more effectively compared to using 2D visuals. So, the 3D illustrations help us to provide a clearer depiction of how ProtoPie transforms abstract ideas into tangible, real-world experiences, and it’s also very versatile, so we can use it to replace photography in certain situations where it’s hard for us to have clear photography.

The use of gradients enables us to communicate various emotions and moods through a range of color combinations.

This approach helps us to add visual depth and dimension to our branding, creating a sense of realism and making our visuals more engaging. Gradients are a powerful tool that enriches our design, allowing us to convey a wider spectrum of feelings and enhancing the overall brand experience.

Take a look at this visual timeline illustrating our brand's evolution since version 6.0. In the rightmost column, you can see our most recent updates, which we have started to apply across our product, ProtoPie Website, and Social Media channels.

Branding Design is an ongoing process requiring constant attention and improvement. However, we believe that this direction provides us with more flexibility and better aligns with our design principle of clarity. With these improvements, we've dedicated time to truly understand our brand.

One of the advantages of handling this work in-house is our deep understanding of the product and our own working processes. Therefore, rather than opting for a drastic and sudden rebrand, we've chosen to gradually and organically evolve the brand to the point where we are today. This approach ensures that as the product evolves, our branding evolves alongside it.

Our journey to enhance and refine ProtoPie's branding is an ongoing one. We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of design innovation and ensuring that our brand remains a true reflection of our commitment to clarity, creativity, and user-centricity.

In the pursuit of continuous improvement, we're thrilled to unveil some exciting developments on our horizon:

: Watch for our expanding library of design resources, including an updated Branding Guidelines Document and refreshed assets across various touchpoints.

: Recognizing that motion is at the heart of ProtoPie, we're actively crafting a dynamic motion visual system to inject even more vibrancy into our brand.

: Our commitment extends to enhancing and expanding our 3D illustrations. We're dedicated to using these visuals to convey our content better and captivate our audience.

: We want to hear from you! We're eager to gather your feedback on how you resonate with our brand and how we can improve. Feel free to reach out to us with your insights and suggestions. Your input plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of ProtoPie.

Thank you for being a part of our design journey. Together, we'll continue to shape the future of design with ProtoPie. Your feedback and support drive our commitment to excellence.

Let's unveil the direction in which we're taking our branding.

The Future of the ProtoPie Brand

 has once again proven its success in the world of design tooling. In the recent 

, with 4,260 respondents mostly from the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, ProtoPie was ranked as the top choice for product & UI/UX designers in the 

One of the most impressive results from the survey was ProtoPie's high satisfaction score of 4.29. This placed ProtoPie among the top tools in terms of user satisfaction, further cementing its position as a go-to choice for product designers.

But that's not all: ProtoPie was also ranked number 3 in the basic prototyping space, showing the versatility and power of the tool.

"We are absolutely thrilled to see ProtoPie continue to be recognized as a leader in the prototyping tool space," said 

, CEO & co-founder of ProtoPie. "Our team has worked tirelessly to provide the best possible experience for our users, and it's incredibly gratifying to see that effort reflected in the survey results. As a 

pioneer paving the way for designers into high-fidelity prototyping

, we're especially proud of our high satisfaction score. These results inspire us to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible with high-fidelity prototyping, and to deliver even more value to designers in the future."

But the good news doesn't stop there: ProtoPie was also ranked number 2, behind Figma, among tools that people are most excited to try in 2023. This indicates a strong and growing interest in ProtoPie as a must-have tool for designers. 

Overall, the survey results affirm ProtoPie's position as a leading player in the world of prototyping tools. We are grateful to our users for choosing ProtoPie and supporting us in our mission to empower designers to create any high-fidelity prototype for any digital product. Stay tuned—there’s more to come in 2023.

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ProtoPie earns top rankings in advanced prototyping and user satisfaction in 2022 Design Tools Survey.

ProtoPie Continues to Lead in Advanced Prototyping

We have great news for those of you who are learning ProtoPie. 

ProtoPie School offers free and easy-to-follow courses for all levels, including tutorials, tips & tricks, and more. 

We designed this learning platform to give users a more user-friendly, self-paced learning experience, from the basics to our most advanced features. Each course is divided into micro lessons with video tutorials recorded by our ProtoPie experts. All courses include e-books and a wrap-up session to help you revise and test yourself.

Below is a preview of what each available course dives into.

Want to become an expert in advanced prototyping? These short, easy-to-follow lessons on ProtoPie's essential features will get you there. 

 to enhance your skillset and excel in the latest UI/UX design trends.

Learn the basics and progress to key features

Follow along step-by-step using beginner to advanced examples

Take learnings from ProtoPie 101 Crash Course to the next level

Build software and hardware-integrated prototypes

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This advanced prototyping masterclass will teach you in-demand skills and everything you need to manage large-scale projects. Enroll now and drive your team toward design perfection.

Gain all the skills you need to create dynamic voice experiences in less than three hours. With ProtoPie's Voice feature, learn how to amplify your prototypes for a voice-ready future that blends interaction and conversation design.

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Embark on a journey to redefine the future of TV experiences by enrolling in our TV & Video Masterclass. Elevate your skills and be at the forefront of shaping the next generation of TV experiences.  

Start your learning journey with ProtoPie School. Find great video tutorials and training resources to help you get started! 

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 is a tool your team needs in their tech stack. However, you’re full of doubt over which of our several plans to use. This article will clear up those niggling doubts and help you choose the right plan for your team’s workflow.

 on May 30, 2022, for teams who prototype advanced digital experiences in ProtoPie.

 plan has been enhanced to offer more security features and, crucially, the ability to prototype for industry-specific devices, including smartwatches and custom hardware.

Both Pro and Enterprise plans enable design teams to create extremely realistic prototypes for a wide range of displays and devices.

But how different are they, and which one is right for your team? Without further ado, let’s dig into their differences and specificities.

The Pro plan allows you to create and test highly realistic prototypes in a flexible, collaboration-friendly ecosystem — without the feature restrictions of the Free plan.

What makes the Pro plan particularly suited to teams prototyping innovative products is the access to 

ProtoPie Connect is an extension app that unlocks powerful features in the 

. In particular, it makes it possible to recreate digital experiences involving multiple displays, hardware, and APIs.

Although ProtoPie Connect is available to both Pro and Enterprise users, there are some important differences to consider when choosing a ProtoPie plan.

Connect for the Pro plan vs. Connect for the Enterprise plan

The Pro plan only gives access to the basic functionalities and built-in plugins of Connect Desktop — ProtoPie Connect’s desktop app.

The ability to run more than two prototypes simultaneously (in the Player app and/or on web browsers)

Run mobile and desktop prototypes offline (via localhost)

Debug messages sent and received between prototypes, hardware, and APIs

 — to integrate your prototypes with the hardware and APIs supported by these services.

Connect for the Enterprise plan gives you all of the above features. However, the Enterprise plan unlocks the ability to:

Add your custom plugins to Connect Desktop — to create interactions between ProtoPie prototypes and any custom hardware or API using 

 — to run prototypes in embedded systems and offline environments such as Linux

In short, Connect for the Enterprise plan gives you greater flexibility and customization potential when connecting ProtoPie prototypes to APIs and custom hardware and devices.

However, the differences are not limited to ProtoPie Connect. The Enterprise plan comes with unique features making it the ideal solution for large organizations with strict security requirements.

Aside from enabling teams to make the most out of ProtoPie Connect, the Enterprise plan is also the ProtoPie plan with the highest level of 

Depending on your company’s security requirements, you have the choice between two tiers:

On-Premises — allowing you to store ProtoPie data in your server

Private-Cloud — securing your data in an isolated private cloud at AWS

Whereas, Pro plan subscribers’ data are always stored at ProtoPie’s AWS Cloud in Oregon (USA).

Teams on the Enterprise plan can also use single 

 to access their ProtoPie environment, killing two birds with one stone by strengthening security while achieving greater efficiency.

If security is a top priority for your organization, the Enterprise plan is a better fit.

Compared to Free plan users, Pro plan subscribers benefit from better support. For example, if you need help creating an interaction in ProtoPie Studio or debugging mistakes in a prototype, a Pro plan user needn’t solely rely on the community to help. Pro plan users can simply contact our support team through our dedicated 

The Enterprise plan goes one step further. Enterprise users are given priority support by dedicated account managers. Moreover, only companies on the Enterprise plan can request in-depth assistance replete with security assessments and legal agreements.

This premium service is extended to education and training for teams on the Enterprise plan. They can achieve success faster in ProtoPie through private workshops for all levels of expertise given by experienced ProtoPie trainers.

Using ProtoPie across different teams within the same organization? The Enterprise plan allows organizations to create multiple ProtoPie teams in a single secure environment.

Enterprise service admins can create new teams anytime in the Admin Dashboard and designate a team owner for each. Designers can create team-specific component libraries and projects. All in all, you can grow and scale your organization while keeping your ProtoPie environment efficient and well-organized.

In the end, both Pro and Enterprise plans offer a team-oriented and flexible environment for collaborating on cutting-edge digital experiences. If your team doesn’t have strict security requirements and doesn’t necessarily need personalized training or the advanced functionalities of ProtoPie Connect, then you may want to opt for the Pro plan.

But if you’re part of a security-conscious organization, if you have multi-team capabilities, or if you want the ability to add custom integrations to ProtoPie Connect, the Enterprise plan is for you.

Subscribe now and discover endless possibilities with ProtoPie.

Find out what sets these two plans apart and which is the best fit for your team.

Pro vs. Enterprise Plan : Which One Best Suits Your Needs?

We are pleased to announce that we raised $8 million in 

's Series A extension, allowing us to ramp up our operations and scale up our journey empowering companies to prototype the connected future entirely without code. Although 

 before, I still wanted to write a piece for our own ProtoPie blog.

We’re so amazed by the generosity of our partners—existing and new. Existing investors like HB Investment, DevSisters Ventures and Introps Investment contributed. New investors included Mirae Asset Venture Investment, and most notably the big hitter Korean investment firm, LB Investment. Thank you for your trust.

This funding is a big deal for us. It seems it was only yesterday that we were a small startup in Seoul, founded by former Samsung software engineer Scotty Kim and myself.

We had and still have a singular founding vision: revolutionize prototyping for digital products. We’re proud to say that ProtoPie is fulfilling that vision every day—radically changing the way companies explore & validate ideas and put these interaction ideas into implementation.

A wide variety of the world’s most innovative global companies already use ProtoPie as their main high-fidelity prototyping tool for all their digital experiences. Think of companies like Microsoft and Samsung all the way to BMW and Roblox.

Their reason is simple. ProtoPie is the only rapid high-fidelity prototyping tool that enables them to explore, experiment and validate ideas easily, quickly, and efficiently. Best of all, ProtoPie enables them to create realistic prototypes replete with rich designs and complex interactions.

And this demand for high-fidelity prototyping tools covering the entire spectrum of digital products is only getting bigger.

Our world is increasingly interconnected. People don’t just interact with a single device these days—they interact with multiple interconnected devices.

Indeed, the number of connected devices per U.S. household has more than doubled in the space of a few years—

The global wearables market is a big part of that trend. Indeed, wearables are 

projected to reach 776.23 million units by 2026

, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.48% from 2021 to 2026.

“Look at connected cars and wearables,” said Ki-Ho Park, CEO of LB Investment. “Digital, connected products play an increasingly prominent role in our everyday lives. We believe in the potential and vision that ProtoPie has in building that future.”


As consumer demand for connected devices grows, the need for 

 tools grows too. Companies making these connected digital products must test and validate increasingly complex ideas.

Until earlier this year, no company was addressing this new prototyping landscape. ProtoPie changed that. Our new COO Mark Lee said, “Now, ProtoPie provides a solution for companies prototyping digital experiences for wearables.”

The proof of the pudding is in the eating. During the pandemic, we added 

. Additionally, we released an expansion product called 

, which enables companies to prototype fully connected environments consisting of multiple prototypes, screens, devices, hardware, and data.

Now UX designers, engineers, and researchers can prototype for the entire spectrum of connected, digital products—from mobile apps, to 

, all the way to IoT and connected car experiences. The best part of it? This puts design teams at the epicenter of product development.


This $8 million in funding will allow us to ramp up our 

—from integrations and usability testing to no-code publishing features.

Needless to say, we’re incredibly excited—we can’t wait to roll out these new developments over the coming year and see what the 

The new funding will also turbocharge our global reach. Currently, 85% of ProtoPie’s growing revenue comes from outside of South Korea—35% of that comes from North America alone. Now, we can expand our growth and sales teams in North America—from our offices in Vancouver, British Colombia, to those in Austin, Texas.

Stay tuned. The future of ProtoPie is golden.

We intend to ramp up product development (integrations, usability testing, no-code publishing features) and expand in North America.

$8M for ProtoPie to Accelerate the Connected Future

, released in October 2021, introduced some major changes that our users were delighted with. Beyond just productivity-boosting features, like the dashboard and tabs, we also implemented many visual changes which we believe has vastly improved how ProtoPie looks. These all stem from the new ProtoPie Design System, which was created to deliver a more robust brand and user experience. Let’s delve into the story behind these changes.

The ProtoPie ecosystem consists of several products: ProtoPie Studio for the actual prototyping, ProtoPie Player for trying out prototypes on smart devices, and ProtoPie Cloud for collaboration and sharing. Users go back and forth between these products all the time when working on their prototyping projects.

However, each of these products used to live their own lives. They had their own visual elements (such as icons and colors) and their own UX. As a result, we were providing an inconsistent experience across the ecosystem. For example, the website and ProtoPie Player would use coral as a primary color, whereas ProtoPie Studio and ProtoPie Cloud used different shades of indigo. This mismatch led to a confusing experience for our users. In order to solve this, we had to face reality and create a single design system for the entire ProtoPie ecosystem.

We brought together all of ProtoPie’s brand and product designers to consider two questions:

What core design values does ProtoPie want to promote?

What kind of design principles should ProtoPie itself adhere to?

To decide on the appropriate next steps, we realized that we needed to first create an environment where designers with different opinions could come together and find common ground.

We began by compiling all relevant keywords that came to mind. We then explored the kind of brand that we wanted ProtoPie to be—and the value that we wanted to provide to our users.

This process helped us narrow down to the three keywords shown above. In the end, we found that the common values that each keyword shared were 

. As ProtoPie is a productivity tool, the most important thing for us is creating products that make users' ideas shine, increase their productivity, and make users happier.

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