 - ProtoPie recently marked a significant milestone with its successful first-time participation in an internal forum hosted by Gasgoo & Geely, one of China's leading automotive manufacturers. The event proved to be a remarkable platform for ProtoPie, resulting in valuable exposure and promising opportunities for future collaborations within the automotive industry.

ProtoPie's booth was a focal point of the event, attracting considerable attention from engineers, designers, and product managers from Geely and its sub-brands, including 

. The booth's design was lauded for its clean, modern aesthetic that aligned seamlessly with ProtoPie's brand identity. Visitors engaged in meaningful discussions, gaining a deeper understanding of ProtoPie's capabilities and use cases. The event merch, particularly the creatively designed tote bags, also received overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Booth visitors loved the merch ProtoPie handed out!

A key highlight of the event was a visit to the ProtoPie booth by the 

Vice President of Geely Auto and Head of the Central Research Institute.

 Their expressed interest in further collaboration with ProtoPie marked a pivotal moment of recognition and validation for the company at the forum.

Adding to the event's success was a well-received presentation by ProtoPie's representative, Link, on 

"Prototype-driven HMI interaction design innovation and validation"

. The presentation resonated strongly with the audience, leading to a surge of visitors to the booth, all eager to experience the demo firsthand. This direct engagement further solidified the attendees' comprehension of ProtoPie's innovative solutions.

Link Li, APAC Business Development Manager at ProtoPie, on "Prototype-driven HMI interaction design innovation and validation"

The event underscored the growing importance of advanced HMI solutions in the automotive sector and highlighted ProtoPie's potential to become an invaluable partner for industry leaders like Geely. The positive reception and high-level interest garnered at the forum have laid a strong foundation for ProtoPie's future endeavors in the automotive space.

ProtoPie's Debut at Geely Forum Sparks Collaboration Buzz

Geely Forum Sees ProtoPie Drive Conversation on Future of Car HMI

There have been discussions recently about team collaboration in ProtoPie and what kinds of best practices there might be. One of the strengths (and weaknesses) of ProtoPie, much like Figma, is that there are often multiple ways to achieve the same result. While this is beneficial for rapid development, it can pose challenges for team collaboration.

 is a crucial step in simplifying collaboration. Learning to build well-structured, reusable components is a key skill for effective teamwork. This tutorial will demonstrate some best practices for constructing reusable components within a ProtoPie library.

For this guide, I will be using components within a local pie. However, for team collaboration, these would ideally be built in a shared library. This allows updates to be shared among the team, ensuring consistency across all pies.

To keep things simple and make the core concepts clear, I'll use the humble radio button as our example. Imagine a game with an initial screen where the user must choose a player ('Player 1' or 'Player 2') or a difficulty level ('Easy' or 'Hard').

The starter Pie for this tutorial has this exact setup, but it's all hard-coded, with no attempt at reusability. If you examine the file, you’ll immediately see the potential for reusability, as the code for all four of the radio buttons is essentially the same.

To truly understand the value of components, try adding a third difficulty level ('Moderate') to the starter pie. You'll find that this requires numerous edits, and it's easy to miss a small change and break the prototype. Furthermore, as you add more buttons, the list of triggers and responses for the scene becomes increasingly congested, and that's just to make the radio buttons work, without even considering the interactions that react to their input.

Once you're convinced of the benefits, we can proceed with the following steps.


Select the container named “Name Buttons” and choose Create Component. Rename the component to “Radio Buttons” and begin editing it. Ensure the Container Layer is set to Auto Layout (Hug and Hug). Finally, change the name of the text variable “Name” to “Value”.

Select "Button 1," copy it, and use “Paste with Linked Triggers” five times. You should now have six radio buttons, with layers named from Button 1 to Button 6.

Go through all the layers within the component and edit the layer names to be accurate. For example, the "Label" field in "Button 4" should be renamed to "Label 4" instead of "Label 1."

Next, review the list of triggers and responses. Change the descriptions to accurately reflect what each one needs to do. It's much better to do this before editing the responses, as it makes it easier to review each action against its description.

Now, edit the actual triggers and responses. The assignment of a label to the 'value' variable needs to be adjusted for reusability. Instead of "Player 1," use expressions like ‘Label 1’.text. With six buttons, you'll also need to ensure that five buttons are turned off when one is turned on. This means the response for setting the opacity of 'On 2' to 0 needs to be duplicated four times for the additional buttons.

Preview the component to ensure that the new buttons update the correct indicator.

We need a way to send the updated value back to the main scene. To do this, add a trigger for the 'value' variable and use it to send a new message (let's call it NEWVALUE) to the parent. Include the 'value' variable as a parameter in this message. After setting this up, you can return to the scene.

Back in the main scene, delete the old “Difficulty buttons” container. 

Drag a new instance of the “Radio Buttons” component into the scene and name this layer “Difficulty buttons.”

The instance that is already there should be renamed to “Name Buttons.”

Step 9: Receive Messages from the Component

Add a Receive trigger to the scene to listen for the NEWVALUE message from the child component.

Assign its parameter to the appropriate variable. 

Then, duplicate this trigger and configure it for the other child component and the other variable.

In the "Name buttons" instance, decide how many player options you want and hide the remaining radio buttons. Change the labels for the visible buttons as needed. Repeat this process for the "Difficulty buttons" set.

You should now have a functioning prototype with two sets of radio buttons. You can preview the pie and see the correct values being assigned to the 'Name' and 'Difficulty' variables. While the button labels are correct now, we will explore further customizations next time.

If you compare our starting point with our final result, we now have a scene with very simple triggers and a robust component that can deliver any set of 2-6 radio buttons as needed. Adding a third set of buttons is now a straightforward task.

In the next tutorial, we will enhance this component further, adding the ability to display selected buttons differently and perhaps even incorporating different selection behaviors.

For an even more in-depth guide, see the full process in action in this video walkthrough by 

 ProtoPie Reusable Components Tutorial Part 1

A Step-by-Step Tutorial by David Gilmore for Better Team Collaboration.

A Guide to Creating Reusable Components in ProtoPie - Part 1

Fresh off the electrifying atmosphere of 

, the ProtoPie team is still buzzing! Hosted by the 

, this wasn't just another tech event; it was a peek into the future of mobility, and boy, was it exciting! Pleos 25 rolled out the "

," a groundbreaking initiative set to turbocharge how developers create the next wave of movement.

Imagine a world where developers get their hands on rich mobility data, futuristic tech, and even direct vehicle control via SDKs and APIs – 

 The big question on everyone's mind was: what happens when Hyundai's cutting-edge tech collides with the brilliant minds of developers? 

So, What Went Down at Pleos 25 for ProtoPie?

We were right in the thick of it, showcasing how ProtoPie, our super-intuitive no-code prototyping tool, is ready to help developers and designers craft mind-blowing experiences in this new mobility landscape. And guess what? People were 

 curious minds flocked to Pleos 25, all eager to dive into the future.

 We connected with a large number of super-relevant industry players – think 

Hyundai Motors, Hyundai Autoever, 42dot, and Lotte Innovate

! They saw the ProtoPie magic and wanted in!

 Our awesome team of ProtoPioneers made all this happen on a tight schedule and still managed to make it one of our most successful events yet – talk about impact!

Our Recipe for an Unforgettable Pleos 25:

We didn't just show up; we brought the fun 

 were a total crowd-pleaser! Nothing like a cool souvenir to remember the future of mobility by.

 Our pre-event outreach meant we landed at Pleos 25 with a list of eager developers and businesses ready to chat.

Your Demo Roadmap (aka Experience Cards!):

 were leading attendees through our coolest demos, ensuring they saw just how ProtoPie could impact their world on the new mobility platform.

 This wasn't just a demo; it was a showstopper! We showed off ProtoPie's power to link up multiple devices and integrate with custom hardware, essential for those sleek future in-car experiences.

 We took attendees on a virtual ride with our 

. Immersive 3D UIs within mobility? Yes, please!

 really talking! They loved seeing how ProtoPie's ecosystem could supercharge their workflows on the Pleos mobility open platform.

 VR automotive HMI experience by combining hardware, VR, and ProtoPie!

Pleos 25 was a blast and a huge win for ProtoPie! We jammed with an amazing crowd of tech leaders and developers, got them excited about prototyping, and showed everyone that ProtoPie is ready to help build the user experiences that will define 

. The energy was incredible, and we can't wait to see the awesome collaborations and innovations that will roll out from this fantastic link-up between developers and the Hyundai Motor Group.

, ProtoPie is just getting started in the fast lane of future mobility!

Recapping Our Electrifying Time at Hyundai's Groundbreaking Mobility Event!

ProtoPie Plugged In and Amped Up at Pleos 25!

Auto Layout: you know it, you use it. It helps make sure everything adapts smartly to different content and screen sizes, keeping designs consistent without tons of extra work. But let's be real: getting those awesome static layouts to feel truly 

 in a prototype often meant messy workarounds or just... faking it.

Well, you can forget about that headache! We're super excited to roll out 

 in ProtoPie! This isn't just about copying static rules; it's about bringing real, dynamic, interactive behavior straight into your prototypes. Now, your designs won't just 

Here’s how Auto Layout in ProtoPie is reshaping high-fidelity prototyping.

Inside Auto Layout Upgraded: The Key Updates

 Elements now resize responsively within containers. What you preview behaves just like what you’ve designed, no more mismatches.

 Layouts respond live to user input and triggers, bringing real-world behavior into your prototypes.

 Say goodbye to manual alignment and screen duplication. Auto Layout handles the structure, so you can focus on the experience.

Auto Layout Upgraded enables reactive, on the fly scaling of your prototypes!

Design teams face enough complexity as it is. ProtoPie’s Auto Layout helps simplify the process, speed up iteration, and elevate testing. Here's how:

 Build one prototype that supports multiple user journeys, eliminating the need to duplicate screens for every scenario.

 Whether it’s e-commerce carts or onboarding paths, test variations without rebuilding flows.

 Easily accommodate edge cases and dynamic content without compromising quality.

 Catch layout issues early and iterate with confidence using prototypes that respond like the real thing.

Sneak Peek: Smarter & Smoother Prototyping in Action

1. AI Chat Flows: Dynamic Conversations, No Hacks

Gone are the days of one-answer-per-screen setups. Text bubbles now resize automatically to fit responses, ideal for prototyping AI assistants, chatbots, and support flows. Realistic chat UX, zero layout workarounds.

2. Social Feeds: Real-World Content, Seamlessly Displayed

Auto Layout makes scrollable feeds a breeze. From long text to multiple images, content adapts effortlessly, maintaining clean and consistent spacing without requiring manual labor.

3. E-commerce Flows: One Prototype, Every Scenario

Whether it’s promo codes, cart updates, or shipping options, Auto Layout adjusts layouts in real time. Prototype complex checkout experiences with fewer screens and better testing coverage.

We’ll dive deeper into each use case in upcoming blog posts, so make sure to keep an eye on our feed!

Figma + ProtoPie: A Truly Seamless Handoff, Finally

Designers love Auto Layout in Figma. But translating it into 

 high-fidelity prototypes used to mean manual effort, or worse, compromised fidelity.

Now, ProtoPie not only supports layout behaviors similar to Figma’s, such as direction, padding, and spacing, but also adapts the layout in real-time to triggers and responses. Even better, most Figma Auto Layout properties now carry over 1:1 during import, making the transition smoother than ever.

Streamlined workflow from Figma to ProtoPie!

 Layout logic takes care of the details, freeing you up to focus on creativity.

 Prototype smarter without duplicating screens for every case.

 Developers can follow the layout logic more easily, reducing confusion and rework.

 What you see in ProtoPie is what your stakeholders and users will experience.

 Clearer design-to-dev alignment minimizes expensive miscommunications and design debt.

 Scale prototyping efforts and handle more complex scenarios with your existing team.

 Faster, broader testing cycles lead to quicker user insights and smarter product choices.

 Higher fidelity prototypes help catch costly errors early, ensuring better final quality.

Put the new Auto Layout features to the test. Build a responsive prototype, share it online, and don't forget to tag us; we'd love to see it!

For tips, feedback, and connecting with other users, jump into the 

No more pixel-pushing, just responsive, real-world UX prototyping at lightning speed.

From Static to Smart: Prototyping Just Got Dynamic

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 Build realistic flows with conditional logic and chained actions.

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We're always eager to support ProtoPie enthusiasts who are passionate about bringing people together and helping them expand their prototyping skills! Whether you'd love to start a local community, organize events, or create original content using ProtoPie, our team will help you turn it into a success! 

By becoming a ProtoPie Ambassador, you'll join a network of talented digital creators and enjoy exclusive perks. All we ask is your sincere commitment to our requirements and 

Follow the guidelines below to apply to ProtoPie Ambassadors and start sharing your passion!

Whether you join our Ambassadors community as event organizer, content maker or community leader, ProtoPie Ambassadors gives you the opportunity to make meaningful connections and network with other passionate users and members of the ProtoPie team.

By joining ProtoPie Ambassadors, you can inspire and empower others to create and prototype the next generation of digital products and experiences. Nurture new ideas and get feedback from other ambassadors and members of the 

Join a positive and supportive community of ProtoPie enthusiasts from all over the world! It's a fantastic opportunity to share good practices, learn from each other and develop your skills!

You can choose how you want to contribute as an ambassador; there are three different ambassador categories you can apply for: Community Leader, Content Creator, or Blog Post Writer. Here are the details on how each ambassador category can contribute:

Help users fix bugs, assist with Pies, share valuable insights in our community, and potentially create your own groups or events to build a knowledgeable and collaborative environment. Community Leaders can be creative; they can create their own Reddit sections, blogs, forums, etc. Their proactive involvement strengthens our community.

Share ProtoPie-related content on social media or share your own ProtoPie prototypes on social media at least once a week (videos are great; images are also welcome). Content Creators must share our online and offline campaigns and events with their audience on social media. Campaign schedules will be provided in advance.

Write at least one blog post per month for our team to review and publish. You have the option to suggest your own topics (subject to approval) or write about topics we provide. We'll plan these topics quarterly.

Honorary ambassadors are personally invited (e.g., Senior Designers, former ProtoPie team members). They retain their Ambassador status and can engage with the community in any way they choose, without specific duties.

Ambassadors who remain inactive for over one month, whether by not engaging with the community, writing blog posts, or failing to post on social media or relevant forums (depending on the ambassador category), may be removed from the ProtoPie Ambassador Program at the discretion of the ProtoPie team.

Ambassadors who join the program are obligated to adhere to our 

. Failure to follow our Code of Conduct rules can result in removal from the program.

Ambassadors will receive up to three warnings before their Ambassador status is revoked. Each warning will include guidance on best practices and suggestions for how they can better support and contribute to the community. The ProtoPie Team reserves the right to revoke anyone's participation in the Ambassador program, as well as their associated perks, at any time.

Access to the "ProtoPie Ambassadors" Team Space (

Invitation to exclusive Ambassador events and workshops 

Support for events (swags, special discounts, co-marketing, etc.)

Special mentions on our social media channels and community

 in which you introduce yourself and tell us why you'd like to become a ProtoPie Ambassador

Applications will be reviewed by our team every 7 days. We'll let you know by email whether or not your application has been accepted.

Our Ambassadors are volunteer enthusiasts who are passionate about ProtoPie and bringing people together around creating and prototyping next-generation digital products! They typically organize online/offline events, lead communities or make courses, tutorials, and other original content featuring ProtoPie.

Do I have to be a ProtoPie expert to be an Ambassador?

You don't need to be a ProtoPie genius to join the program. We believe that being passionate about ProtoPie and exploring ideas freely is more important than knowledge. However, we do ask applicants who join as community leaders to have intermediate to advanced ProtoPie skills, to guide less experienced members. 

If I become an Ambassador, will I be in direct contact with the ProtoPie team?

Sure, our team will help you get started and support you all the way. You'll be invited to join our ProtoPie Ambassadors Community, where you can connect to other ambassadors and reach out to our Community Success team anytime.

Do I have to be fluent in English to be an Ambassador?

Not at all! We love to welcome Ambassadors from all over the world who speak different languages. If you'd like to start a new ProtoPie community in a language other than English, it's absolutely something we'd love to support.

Can I make money as a ProtoPie Ambassador?

There are no official opportunities to make money within the ProtoPie Ambassadors program. However, it's possible to be a ProtoPie Ambassador and do consulting or freelance services on ProtoPie at the same time.

Learn about how to join our community of inspiring Ambassadors. Connect with other passionate digital creators and the ProtoPie team!  

Become a ProtoPie Ambassador

Testing automotive HMI (Human-Machine Interfaces) in actual prototype cars under real-world conditions is an option that rarely presents itself to the UX and product teams of automotive OEMs. They often resort to suboptimal workarounds, like static mockups, which lack interactivity and fail to deliver an authentic test user experience. This creates ripple effects across the entire product development cycle.

Here’s a quick rundown of the problem at hand:

Testing HMIs in actual prototype cars is a rare luxury for UX and product teams.

Most teams rely on static mockups that lack interactivity and fail to simulate real driving conditions.

 development has begun, making fixes time-consuming and expensive.

What could’ve been a simple design tweak becomes a complex, multi-team fix.

Even the seating bucks, used to simulate a cockpit, fail to recreate real driving conditions.

Simulated environments often rely on game-like data, missing the nuances of actual road scenarios.

In the automotive industry, HMI is not just about aesthetics; it’s about 

Interactions must be intuitive and distraction-free to prevent accidents.

That’s why it's essential to test HMIs as close to the real product as possible, using real-world data and interactions.

Enter RemotiveLabs & ProtoPie: A Game-Changing Combo

To overcome the challenges of realistic UX testing, you need two key ingredients:

An HMI that looks and behaves like the final product.

Real driving data that powers interactions in real time.

That’s exactly what ProtoPie and RemotiveLabs deliver, together.

The Ideal Prototyping Duo: ProtoPie & RemotiveLabs

With ProtoPie, static mockups are transformed into interactive, high-fidelity prototypes trusted by companies like BMW and Mercedes to accelerate development and shift testing earlier in the process. Designers and product teams can easily build prototypes that go far beyond basic visuals, enabling real interactions and logic.

But visual realism is only half the battle. For prototypes to truly reflect real-world conditions, they need real data. That’s where RemotiveLabs steps in. With RemotiveCloud, you can feed actual vehicle data into your prototype in just a few clicks. Whether you're simulating driving scenarios or connecting to a live vehicle, RemotiveLabs makes it easy. With RemotiveBroker, you can even stream real-time car data directly into your Pie.

This combination doesn’t just look like the final product; it acts like it, too. And that’s what makes it so powerful.

Interested in how you can use ProtoPie and RemotiveLabs to create an interactive high-fidelity prototype using real car data? 

Leveraging interactive high-fidelity prototyping in combination with real-world data opens up a whole new world when it comes to automotive UX design. It shifts the entire ideation and iteration process to the left in the development cycle.

 Designers can test and refine concepts in realistic environments long before a line of production code is written.

 Real data enables more accurate, scenario-specific testing, revealing interaction flaws that static prototypes often miss.

 Catching usability issues early eliminates the need for expensive fixes down the line.

 Prototypes powered by actual vehicle data allow teams to validate critical interactions under realistic driving conditions.

Explore how ProtoPie users are already leveraging RemotiveLabs’ platform 

By combining ProtoPie and RemotiveLabs, companies can create prototypes that not only look like the final product but behave like it, too. 

This allows for more authentic, data-driven user testing far earlier in the design process than typically possible.

Sharper insights, faster iterations, and significantly more confidence before entering development.

 This approach doesn’t just impress stakeholders - it fundamentally changes the way automotive companies validate their UX design. And the best part? It’s a repeatable process that any designer and engineer in any industry can adopt.

 on the road ahead towards the future of automotive UX.

Learn how combining ProtoPie and RemotiveLabs enables major automotive OEMs to prototype and test automotive interfaces with real vehicle data.

Automotive UX Design with ProtoPie and RemotiveLabs

On March 19, 2025, the ProtoPie team joined an exciting lineup of industry leaders at the 

5th China Automotive Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) & Experience Design Innovation Conference

 hosted by Gasgoo in Shanghai. As the automotive world races into a more innovative, more intuitive future, this annual event brought together designers, engineers, and innovators to explore how technology is reshaping the in-car experience.

, our APAC Business Development Manager, delivered a standout presentation titled 

“Integrating AI and Hardware into HMI Design”

. His talk focused on solving one of today’s biggest HMI challenges: bridging the gap between software design and hardware execution - without needing to write a single line of code.

APAC Business Development Manager Link Li, presenting how ProtoPie supports companies to “Integrate AI and Hardwre into HMI Design”

Link introduced ProtoPie as the go-to platform for building 

 that seamlessly integrate both hardware elements and AI-powered services. With tools like 

, designers can validate their ideas in real-world environments long before development begins.

You can watch a recording of the full speech and presentation here: 

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