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What you'll learn in this class:

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What you'll learn in this class:

  1. Introduction to Figma

  2. Workspace and Interface Overview

  3. Basic Tools in Figma

  4. Using Pages in Figma

  5. Prototyping in Figma

  6. Easing Options and Prototype Animation

  7. Smart Animation Techniques

  8. Sharing and Adding Comments in Figma

  9. Working with Columns and Grids

  10. Color Inspiration, Palette Creation, and the Eyedropper Tool

  11. Applying Gradients

  12. Using Images in Figma

  13. Masking, Cropping, and Image Plugins

  14. Components and Effects

  15. Exporting Images

By the end of this class, you'll be able to:

  • Design your own mobile app and web pages

  • Create color palettes and gradients

  • Develop a strong understanding of web design coloring

  • Prototype your designs

  • Use selected images to create buttons and style fonts on web pages

This is a project-based course, meaning you'll actively apply what you learn through class projects. You'll have access to supporting resources, making it easier to follow along.

By enrolling in this course, you’ll not only learn the latest design techniques and tools like Figma, but you’ll also get insights into creating intuitive user interfaces, optimizing user experiences, and prototyping efficiently.

If you encounter any issues or have questions during the learning process, feel free to reach out to me in the class discussion section. I'm always here to assist you.

Let's begin our Figma journey for UI/UX design together.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Ui/ux design - what and why?
  • Ux psychology
  • Introduction to figma
  • Figma workspace and interface
  • Basic tools in figma
  • Prototyping in figma
  • Easing options and prototype animation
  • Smart animation in figma
  • Colour inspiration, colour palette and eyedropper tool
  • Masking, cropping and image plugins
  • Component and effects
  • Project of web and app interface design

Syllabus

UI/UX Design Bootcamp with Figma

Hello everyone! Welcome to our class of UI UX Design Bootcamp with Figma.  If you are planning to learn User Interface and User Experience from the beginning then you are in right place because we will cover in this class from the basic to advanced level. This is a beginner level class so if you have no previous experience then you can join in this class.

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UI/UX Design - What and Why?
UX Psychology
Introduction to Figma
Figma Worspace and Interface
Basic Tools in Figma, Masking, Cropping and Working with Components
Working with Pages in Figma
Prototyping in Figma
Easing Options in Figma
Smart Animation in Figma

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in UI/UX Design Essentials Bootcamp with Figma with these activities:
Review Design Principles
Reinforce your understanding of fundamental design principles before diving into Figma. Knowing these principles will help you make informed design decisions.
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  • Read articles or watch videos about design principles like hierarchy, balance, and contrast.
  • Identify examples of these principles in existing websites and apps.
  • Take notes on how these principles can be applied in Figma.
Review 'Don't Make Me Think' by Steve Krug
Understand the core principles of usability and user-centered design. This book provides a solid foundation for creating intuitive interfaces in Figma.
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  • Read the book 'Don't Make Me Think' by Steve Krug.
  • Summarize the key takeaways and usability principles.
  • Reflect on how these principles apply to UI design in Figma.
Recreate UI Elements in Figma
Improve your Figma skills by replicating existing UI elements. This hands-on practice will solidify your understanding of Figma's tools and features.
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  • Choose a popular app or website.
  • Identify several UI elements (buttons, forms, navigation bars).
  • Recreate these elements in Figma, paying attention to detail.
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Design a Mobile App Interface
Apply your Figma skills to design a complete mobile app interface. This project will help you integrate all the concepts learned in the course.
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  • Choose a mobile app concept (e.g., to-do list, fitness tracker).
  • Sketch out the user flows and key screens.
  • Design the UI in Figma, using components and styles.
  • Prototype the app to demonstrate the user experience.
Create a UI Style Guide
Develop a UI style guide to document your design decisions. This will reinforce your understanding of design systems and component libraries.
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  • Define the visual style (colors, typography, spacing).
  • Create a component library in Figma.
  • Document the usage guidelines for each component.
Read Refactoring UI
Learn practical techniques for improving UI design. This book offers valuable insights into typography, color, and layout.
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  • Read 'Refactoring UI' by Adam Wathan and Steve Schoger.
  • Identify key refactoring techniques.
  • Apply these techniques to your own Figma designs.
Explore Advanced Figma Prototyping
Deepen your prototyping skills by exploring advanced techniques. This will enable you to create more interactive and realistic prototypes in Figma.
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  • Find tutorials on advanced Figma prototyping features (variables, conditional logic).
  • Follow the tutorials to create complex interactions.
  • Apply these techniques to your mobile app interface project.

Career center

Learners who complete UI/UX Design Essentials Bootcamp with Figma will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Figma Designer
Figma Designers specialize in using Figma for various design projects. This course helps you become proficient in Figma, covering everything from basic tools to advanced techniques like prototyping and smart animation. You'll learn to navigate the Figma workspace, create color palettes, work with images, and export designs. For a Figma Designer, this thorough grounding in the platform's capabilities is essential for day-to-day tasks.
User Interface Designer
A User Interface Designer focuses on the visual elements users interact with. This course helps build a foundation in Figma, a leading UI design tool. Through learning Figma's interface, basic tools, and prototyping features, you can design interfaces for mobile apps and web pages. The course also covers color palette creation, image manipulation, and component usage, all crucial for a User Interface Designer. The hands-on project-based approach is valuable for developing a portfolio demonstrating practical skills.
Prototyper
Prototypers create interactive prototypes to test and showcase design concepts. This course is helpful because it covers prototyping in Figma extensively, including easing options and smart animation techniques. You will learn to quickly create and iterate on prototypes, essential for gathering feedback and refining designs. The course’s hands on projects give hands on experience, which is valuable for any Prototyper.
User Experience Designer
A User Experience Designer aims to make technology user friendly, enjoyable, and accessible. This course can help you understand how to prototype user interfaces, optimize user experiences, and use Figma effectively. Topics such as easing options, prototype animation, and smart animation techniques explored in this course are essential for a User Experience Designer. With the course's grounding in UX principles, you'll be in a better position to grasp the psychology behind effective design.
Web Designer
Web Designers craft the aesthetic and layout of websites. This course provides a practical introduction to Figma, which helps you design web pages. Learning to work with columns, grids, color palettes, and images within Figma are directly applicable to web design. The ability to export images, create components, and apply effects directly translates to creating visually appealing and functional websites as a Web Designer.
Mobile App Designer
Mobile App Designers specialize in creating interfaces for mobile applications. This course helps you design mobile app interfaces using Figma, focusing on prototyping, animation, and image manipulation. Further, you'll learn to use components and effects, which are crucial for designing engaging and effective mobile app experiences. The end of this course will enable you to design your own mobile app, a core skill for any Mobile App Designer.
Visual Designer
Visual Designers focus on the aesthetic aspects of digital interfaces. This course helps you develop a strong understanding of web design coloring, color palette creation, and the application of gradients within Figma. You'll also learn to use images effectively, apply masks and crops, and work with various visual effects. For a Visual Designer, mastering these techniques in Figma is essential for creating visually appealing and engaging user interfaces.
Interaction Designer
Interaction Designers focus on how users interact with a digital product or service. This course may be useful in understanding the principles of user interface design and prototyping within Figma. Learning to create interactive prototypes with easing options and smart animations helps in designing intuitive user flows. Interaction Designers benefit from the course's project-based approach, allowing for practical application of interaction design principles within Figma through web and app interface design.
Freelance Designer
Freelance Designers work independently on various design projects. This course will equip you with the practical skills to design web pages and mobile apps using Figma. You will learn to prototype designs, create color palettes, manipulate images, and export assets, all essential for delivering high-quality work to clients. A Freelance Designer will find the course's comprehensive coverage of Figma and its hands-on approach invaluable for managing diverse projects.
Design System Designer
Design System Designers create and maintain reusable UI components and guidelines. This course introduces you to component creation and usage in Figma, which is fundamental to building design systems. You'll also gain experience in creating color palettes, applying effects, and exporting images, all critical for maintaining visual consistency across a design system. A Design System Designer will find the course's emphasis on practical application and hands-on projects particularly helpful.
Design Consultant
Design Consultants advise organizations on design strategy and implementation. This course helps you gain proficiency in Figma, a popular tool for modern design workflows. Learning to prototype, animate, and create design systems within Figma allows you to recommend efficient and effective design solutions. A Design Consultant will find the course's comprehensive coverage of Figma beneficial for assessing and improving design processes.
Usability Specialist
Usability Specialists evaluate and improve the ease of use of digital products. This course may prove useful in understanding prototyping and user interface design principles within Figma. Learning to create interactive prototypes allows usability specialists to test and refine user flows. This helps ensure that designs are intuitive and user-friendly. The course's hands on projects give hands on experience, which is valuable for any Usability Specialist.
User Research Analyst
User Research Analysts investigate user behavior to inform design decisions. This course may enable you to create prototypes with Figma for user testing. Learning to prototype and animate interfaces allows you to create realistic scenarios for users to interact with, gathering valuable insights. A User Research Analyst can leverage the course to quickly create and modify prototypes based on user feedback.
Accessibility Consultant
Accessibility Consultants focus on making digital products usable by people with disabilities. This course may be useful in understanding user interface creation in Figma. Learning to use Figma's features, such as color palette creation and image manipulation, can help Accessibility Consultants create more accessible designs. This helps ensure designs meet accessibility standards and guidelines. Accessibility Consultants can draw on this course to make more informed recommendations.
Graphic designer
Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. This course may be useful for learning the basics of Figma, a modern tool used in UI and UX design, which helps develop skills in digital design and prototyping. While Graphic Designers may primarily use other tools, familiarity with Figma can broaden their skillset and create new design assets. This course will give Graphic Designers a solid understanding of UI/UX.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in UI/UX Design Essentials Bootcamp with Figma.
Classic in the field of usability and user experience. It emphasizes the importance of intuitive design and making websites easy to use. Reading this book will provide a strong foundation for understanding UX principles, which are essential for effective UI design in Figma. It's a highly recommended read for anyone starting in UI/UX.

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