Course Overview
This chapter covers Figma's core concepts and functionalities, guiding students through essential design tools, layout techniques, prototyping methods, and best practices for creating consistent, responsive designs.
Figma
Master Figma tools, layouts, prototyping, reusable components, and accessibility for professional, inclusive designs
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Figma
Time commitment: 20 mins
- Overview of Figma’s interface and key panels
- Navigating layers, frames, and basic shapes
- Setting up a new project and working with essential tools
Lesson 2: Exploring Basic Design Tools
Time commitment: 30 mins
- Explanation of basic design tools and their use
- Drawing custom paths using the pen tool
- Practical exercise for creating and editing shapes
Lesson 3: Managing Layers and Groups
Time commitment: 30 mins
- Understanding layer hierarchy and grouping elements
- Best practices for naming and organizing layers
- Practical exercise for managing complex designs
Lesson 4: Working with Frames and Layout Grids
Time commitment: 25 mins
- Creating frames and setting up layout grids
- Aligning elements within frames and using grid systems
- Practical exercise in designing responsive layouts
Lesson 5: Creating and Editing Shapes
Time commitment: 30 mins
- Drawing and editing shapes using vector tools
- Using Boolean operations to combine shapes
- Practical exercise in creating custom icons
Lesson 6: Working with Text and Typography
Time commitment: 25 mins
- Adding and styling text layers
- Applying text styles and maintaining hierarchy
- Practical exercise on using typography in UI design
Lesson 7: Building Reusable Components
Time commitment: 30 mins
- Creating reusable components with properties and overrides
- Building a component library for UI elements
- Practical exercise in creating buttons and input fields
Lesson 8: Applying Styles for Consistency
Time commitment: 25 mins
- Setting up color, text, and effect styles
- Managing and updating global styles
- Practical exercise on using styles in a design system
Lesson 9: Introduction to Prototyping
Time commitment: 30 mins
- Setting up basic prototypes and linking frames
- Adding transitions and interactions
- Practical exercise in building a simple interactive prototype
Lesson 10: Auto Layout for Responsive Design
Time commitment: 30 mins
- Setting up Auto Layout for frames and components
- Adjusting padding, spacing, and alignment
- Practical exercise in creating responsive UI elements
Lesson 11: Building Advanced Components and Variants
Time commitment: 30 mins
- Creating component variants for different states
- Managing properties and overrides for components
- Practical exercise in designing interactive components
Lesson 12: Mastering Constraints for Flexibility
Time commitment: 25 mins
- Applying constraints for adaptive designs
- Setting up elements to resize and position dynamically
- Practical exercise in creating constraint-based layouts
Lesson 13: Intermediate Prototyping Techniques
Time commitment: 30 mins
- Creating multi-step user flows with triggers and animations
- Adding complex interactions with conditional logic
- Practical exercise in building an advanced prototype
Lesson 14: Adding Interactivity to Components
Time commitment: 25 mins
- Creating interactive elements using triggers and states
- Designing click, hover, and transition effects
- Practical exercise on building interactive UI components
Lesson 15: Creating Design Systems in Figma
Time commitment: 30 mins
- Setting up a design system from scratch
- Organizing components, styles, and libraries
- Practical exercise in creating a scalable design system
Lesson 16: Designing for Accessibility and Inclusivity
Time commitment: 30 mins
- Principles of accessible design
- Designing components with accessibility in mind
- Practical exercise on improving accessibility in designs
What’s Next?
In the next chapter, you’ll explore the fundamentals of UI design. Learn how to create visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces by mastering layout, color theory, typography, and interaction design. You'll also dive into advanced techniques like reusable components, microinteractions, and motion to elevate user experiences.