Figma UI UX Design Advanced from Udemy

Hi there, aspiring Figma enthusiasts. Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey with me, Dan Scott, as we unlock the full potential of our Figma skills in the dazzling realm of UX/UI Design using Figma Advanced?

This course is tailor-made for those who have already mastered the fundamental principles of UI/UX Design using Figma. If you've triumphed over my Figma Essentials course or have a sneaking suspicion that there's a treasure trove of unexplored tools, tips, workflows, and updates awaiting your discovery, then look no further. This course is your golden ticket to taking your UI/UX prowess to the next level.

Together, we'll start by delving into the depths of multilevel nested autolayouts, and unravel the secrets used by UX professionals by learning:

Workflow techniques, managing design assets, styles, components, grid and column layouts like true virtuosos.
Learn how to use Variables and put them to work creating even more complete prototypes.
Use variables to make Light & Dark Modes + Compact & Comfortable spacing versions of your components.
You’ll then take your new knowledge of variables to understand and create your own Design Tokens.
Unleashing the magic of advanced animation techniques, captivating users with animated background gradients and Houdini Text.
Harness the power of Lottie animation files, breathing life into your designs.
Crafting responsive elements that effortlessly adapt to any device, proving your design prowess knows no bounds.
Unleashing the full potential of powerful images & video masking techniques, amplifying the visual impact of your creations.
Mastering advanced typography features, transforming words into captivating works of art.
Embracing the realm of AI, infusing your process with its genius to elevate your skills as a UX designer.
Elevate your prototyping game, conducting user tests with finesse using advanced techniques.
Unveiling sticky scroll buttons that stack, animated anchor points and booleans, and a host of other captivating effects.
Creating enchanting dropdown menus, hover grow effects for images, and expanding search bars.
Discovering the right accessibility tools & techniques, ensuring inclusivity and usability for all users.
Becoming a variant boss, expertly taming unwieldy variants to just 1 or 2.
Unveiling the secrets of seamless collaboration with designers, developers, and stakeholders.
Mastering the art of exporting production-ready assets, bringing your designs to life beyond the realm of Figma.
Unearthing professional workflow tricks & shortcuts, saving you precious time and skyrocketing your efficiency.
Plus much more exciting advanced Figma goodness along the way.

As you journey through this course, you'll acquire the skills wielded by UX professionals, gaining a profound understanding of the UX Design industry. From concept to a highly polished finish, you'll confidently manage your own UX projects ideal for your portfolio.

Throughout the course, I'll assign assignments and projects that nurture your skills and empower you to create your very own unique UX design masterpiece for your portfolio. Don’t worry if this all seems overwhelmingly advanced right now, because the BYOL crew stands ready to support and guide you, ensuring your questions get answered.

It's time to embrace the call to upgrade yourself and transcend from being a good UX Designer to a bona fide Figma UX Superhero. Unlock your potential, save the day, and let your design prowess soar.

Requirements

A copy of Figma (a free plan is available on the Figma website).
Basic knowledge of Figma is required. I recommend watching my Figma Essentials course prior to embarking on this epic adventure.

Who this course is for:

UX/UI adventurers who already have a basic understanding of Figma..
Self-taught Figma enthusiasts yearning for structured guidance.
Graduates of my Figma Essentials Course, hungry for more knowledge and skills.
Visionaries who have developed their own unique Figma approach but crave exploration of the vast universe of tools, updates, and time-saving techniques.

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Learning objectives

Workflow techniques, managing design assets, styles, components, grid and column layouts like true virtuosos.
How to use variables and put them to work creating even more complete prototypes.
Use variables to make light & dark modes + compact & comfortable spacing versions of your components.
You’ll then take your new knowledge of variables to understand and create your own design tokens.
Unleashing the magic of advanced animation techniques, captivating users with animated background gradients and houdini text.
Harness the power of lottie animation files, breathing life into your designs.
Crafting responsive elements that effortlessly adapt to any device, proving your design prowess knows no bounds.
Unleashing the full potential of powerful images & video masking techniques, amplifying the visual impact of your creations.
Mastering advanced typography features, transforming words into captivating works of art.
Embracing the realm of ai, infusing your process with its genius to elevate your skills as a ux designer.
Elevate your prototyping game, conducting user tests with finesse using advanced techniques.

Unveiling sticky scroll buttons that stack, animated anchor points and booleans, and a host of other captivating effects.
Creating enchanting dropdown menus, hover grow effects for images, and expanding search bars.
Discovering the right accessibility tools & techniques, ensuring inclusivity and usability for all users.
Becoming a variant boss, expertly taming unwieldy variants to just 1 or 2.
Unveiling the secrets of seamless collaboration with designers, developers, and stakeholders.
Mastering the art of exporting production-ready assets, bringing your designs to life beyond the realm of figma.
Unearthing professional workflow tricks & shortcuts, saving you precious time and skyrocketing your efficiency.
Plus much more exciting advanced figma goodness along the way!
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Workflow techniques, managing design assets, styles, components, grid and column layouts like true virtuosos.
How to use variables and put them to work creating even more complete prototypes.
Use variables to make light & dark modes + compact & comfortable spacing versions of your components.
You’ll then take your new knowledge of variables to understand and create your own design tokens.
Unleashing the magic of advanced animation techniques, captivating users with animated background gradients and houdini text.
Harness the power of lottie animation files, breathing life into your designs.
Crafting responsive elements that effortlessly adapt to any device, proving your design prowess knows no bounds.
Unleashing the full potential of powerful images & video masking techniques, amplifying the visual impact of your creations.
Mastering advanced typography features, transforming words into captivating works of art.
Embracing the realm of ai, infusing your process with its genius to elevate your skills as a ux designer.
Elevate your prototyping game, conducting user tests with finesse using advanced techniques.
Unveiling sticky scroll buttons that stack, animated anchor points and booleans, and a host of other captivating effects.
Creating enchanting dropdown menus, hover grow effects for images, and expanding search bars.
Discovering the right accessibility tools & techniques, ensuring inclusivity and usability for all users.
Becoming a variant boss, expertly taming unwieldy variants to just 1 or 2.
Unveiling the secrets of seamless collaboration with designers, developers, and stakeholders.
Mastering the art of exporting production-ready assets, bringing your designs to life beyond the realm of figma.
Unearthing professional workflow tricks & shortcuts, saving you precious time and skyrocketing your efficiency.
Plus much more exciting advanced figma goodness along the way!
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Show less

Syllabus

Introduction

Intro to the Figma Advanced Course

Getting Started in Figma Advanced Course

Auto Layout - Level 1

Auto Layout & Responsive Design 101: It's use in responsive design

Designing in Figma with Auto Spacing in Auto Layouts

When and when not to use Components in Figma

What is good spacing to use in Figma

What spacing should I use for web & app design in Figma

Auto Layout vs Constraints in Figma

Autolayout shortcuts: Tips and tricks to work with Auto Layout faster

Class Project 01 - Responsive Lower Navigation

Class project 01 - Responsive Lower Navigation

Advanced Workflow Tricks

How to handle files in Figma and become a File Handling Master

How to use advanced Copy, Paste, and Selection Tricks in Figma?

How to do crazy things with your Figma fields?

Frame Tricks: Tips and Tricks to work with Figma frames effectively

Advanced Zooming Techniques for precision work in Figma

Light or Dark vs System Theme: Which one to use in Figma?

Class Project 02 - Event Card Constraints

Class project 02 - Event Card Constraints

Class Project 02 - Event Card Constraints - Completed

Grids

Grid v Constraints v Autolayout in Figma: Which one to use and when?

How to copy & paste grids and export grid styles in Figma

How to add rows and column grids to one layout in Figma

How to update Grid Styles in Figma

Grids inside of frames that aren't the main frame

Simple App Brand

Class project 03 - Event Branding

Logos using Iconscout: How to use Iconscout to create logos in Figma?

What are widget compared to plugins in Figma?

How to create ux color variants using a Figma Widget ?

Nested & Responsive Auto layouts

Intro to Nested & Responsive Auto layouts Section

Production video - Tidying up my frame & component mess

Bring in images using the unsplash plugin in Figma

Production video - Making the parts for our nested autolayout

Nesting Multiple Auto Layouts inside each other in Figma

Autolayout Nesting with variants and responsive text in Figma

Auto Layout on different device sizes- How to make advanced Auto Layouts

Responsive text that adjusts for 2 lines in Figma

Animation - Level 1

Abstract Gradient Background in Figma the easy way

How to copy and paste Interactions in Figma

How to animate gradient mesh using Variants in Figma

How to give feedback on a UX project - The Critique Sandwich

Class project 04 - Background Animation

Houdini Text: How to make a text mask animation Figma?

How to use the Spring Animations in Figma

Spring Animation: How to make custom Spring Animation in Figma

Why is interaction on tap on click grayed out of missing in Figma?

Class project 05 - Houdini Text Animation

Prototyping - Level 1

Create & remove bulk multiple noodles wires at once in Figma

How to bulk update nav links in your Figma prototype

How to set the right phone and find old prototype phones in Figma

How to make sticky scroll position search bar in Figma

How to stack multiple sticky text vertical scrolling in Figma

Class project 06 - Multiple Sticky Headings

How to make Interactive Components in Figma

How to make a checkmark turn on and off in Figma

Interactive components with sliding button in navigation for Figma

Class project 07 - Sliding Button Nav Challenge

Class project 07 - Completed

How to use Sections in Figma for organizing your content

How to use sections for prototyping in Figma

How to add iOS battery wifi notch status bar to Figma

How to add iOS or Android Snack Bar UI to Figma

Class project 08 - Operating System UI

Be careful what you create in Figma

Advanced Layers

What are the advanced Layer shortcuts in Figma

How to find layer Zen shortcuts in Figma

How to hide and lock unlock all layers in Figma

How to use Locked layers in Figma

How to Find Replace and Multi-select Layer Search in Figma

How to Bulk Rename Layers with advanced tricks in Figma

Components & Variants - Level 1

How to replace instances and variants with shortcuts in Figma

How to use Instance Swap Component Properties with preferred in Figma

How to use Component Text Property in Figma

How to use Boolean Component Property in Figma

How to make a input field using only component properties in Figma

How to Combine Variants with Component Properties in Figma

How to apply component properties to existing design systems

What is Simplify Instances in Figma

What does Expose Nested Instances do in Figma

Class project 09 - One button to rule them all

Typography

What are some font tips and tricks in Figma

How to see Live Font Previews in Figma

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides a strong foundation in Figma and UX design principles for intermediate learners

Builds on existing knowledge of UI/UX Design in Figma, ensuring learners have a solid grounding

Taught by Daniel Walter Scott, a recognized Figma expert with a strong reputation in the industry

Covers advanced Figma techniques and tools, empowering learners with industry-level skills

Includes hands-on projects and assignments to reinforce learning and build a portfolio

Offers comprehensive coverage of advanced Figma features, including multilevel auto layouts, variables, animation, and prototyping

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 Figma UI UX Design Advanced with these activities:

Attend a Figma User Group Meetup

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Network with other Figma users, share knowledge, and learn about new features and industry best practices.

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Find a local Figma user group
Attend a meetup and engage with other attendees

Refresh Auto Layout Skills

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Review the fundamentals of Figma's Auto Layout feature to enhance your understanding of responsive design principles.

Browse courses on Auto Layout

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Revisit Figma's tutorial on Auto Layout
Practice implementing Auto Layout in a personal project

Join Figma Community Forums

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Engage with the Figma community by participating in forums to ask questions, share knowledge, and collaborate on projects.

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Register for a Figma account
Join the Figma Community Forums
Participate in discussions and ask questions

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Study Figma's Advanced Auto Layout Techniques

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Enhance your understanding of Figma's advanced Auto Layout techniques by following tutorials and practicing their implementation to strengthen your skills in responsive design.

Browse courses on Auto Layout

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Review Figma's documentation on advanced Auto Layout
Experiment with different Auto Layout settings and constraints

Practice Figma Interactions with Plugins

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Enhance your understanding of interactions in Figma by practicing with plugins to automate tasks and create dynamic prototypes.

Browse courses on Interactions

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Identify suitable plugins for interactions
Install and experiment with different plugins
Incorporate plugins into your Figma prototypes

Explore Lottie Animation Library

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Familiarize yourself with the Lottie library by following tutorials and experimenting with its capabilities to enhance your understanding of advanced animation techniques.

Browse courses on Animation

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Complete the Lottie tutorial series
Incorporate Lottie animations into a personal project

Enroll in a Figma Advanced Workshop

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Deepen your Figma knowledge by attending a workshop led by experienced professionals, allowing you to refine your skills and explore advanced techniques.

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Research and identify relevant Figma workshops
Register and attend the workshop
Apply the acquired knowledge to your own projects

Design a Mobile App Prototype using Figma

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Apply your understanding of Figma's prototyping features by creating an interactive mobile app prototype, enhancing your skills in user experience design.

Browse courses on Prototyping

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Sketch out the app's user flow and interface
Implement the prototype in Figma using components and interactions
Conduct user testing on the prototype to gather feedback

Participate in a Figma Design Challenge

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Challenge your skills and showcase your Figma abilities by participating in a design challenge, allowing you to receive feedback and recognition for your work.

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Identify and register for a suitable Figma design challenge
Create and submit your design solution
Receive feedback and evaluate your performance

Develop a Figma UI Kit or Design System

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Strengthen your understanding of UI design principles by creating a Figma UI kit or design system, enabling you to build consistent and reusable design elements.

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Research and gather inspiration for your UI kit or design system
Create a library of reusable components and styles
Document and share your UI kit or design system

Career center

Learners who complete Figma UI UX Design Advanced will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

User Experience Designer

An experienced UX Designer is involved in the entire user experience of a product or service. This includes research, design, testing, and implementation. Their goal is to create products that are easy to use and appealing to users. As a UX Designer, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create interactive prototypes and design systems. You would also collaborate with engineers and other designers to bring your designs to life.

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Product Designer

Product Designers are responsible for the overall design and development of a product. They work with engineers, marketers, and other stakeholders to create products that meet the needs of users. As a Product Designer, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create user flows, prototypes, and design systems. You would also work with engineers to implement your designs.

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UI Designer

UI Designers are responsible for the visual design of a product. They work with UX Designers and other stakeholders to create interfaces that are both visually appealing and easy to use. As a UI Designer, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create mockups, prototypes, and design systems. You would also work with engineers to implement your designs.

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Interaction Designer

Interaction Designers are responsible for the design of the interactions between users and products. They work with UX Designers and other stakeholders to create interactions that are both intuitive and engaging. As an Interaction Designer, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create prototypes and design systems. You would also work with engineers to implement your designs.

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Front-End Developer

Front-End Developers are responsible for the implementation of the visual design of a product. They work with UI Designers and other stakeholders to create websites and applications that are both visually appealing and easy to use. As a Front-End Developer, you would use the skills you learn in this course to implement prototypes and design systems. You would also work with designers to create a consistent user experience across all devices.

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Visual Designer

Visual Designers are responsible for the creation of visual content for a product. They work with UX Designers and other stakeholders to create images, icons, and other visual elements that enhance the user experience. As a Visual Designer, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create mockups, prototypes, and design systems. You would also work with designers to create a consistent visual identity for a product.

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Motion Designer

Motion Designers are responsible for the creation of animated content for a product. They work with UX Designers and other stakeholders to create animations that enhance the user experience. As a Motion Designer, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create prototypes and design systems. You would also work with designers to create a consistent visual identity for a product.

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UX Researcher

UX Researchers are responsible for conducting research to understand the needs of users. They work with UX Designers and other stakeholders to create products that meet the needs of users. As a UX Researcher, you would use the skills you learn in this course to conduct user research and create user personas. You would also work with designers to create prototypes and design systems.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the overall development and launch of a product. They work with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to bring a product to market. As a Product Manager, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create product roadmaps and launch plans. You would also work with designers to create prototypes and design systems.

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Design Director

Design Directors are responsible for the overall design vision of a product. They work with UX Designers, UI Designers, and other stakeholders to create a consistent and cohesive design for a product. As a Design Director, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create design principles and style guides. You would also work with designers to create a consistent user experience across all devices.

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Information Architect

Information Architects are responsible for the organization and structure of information. They work with UX Designers and other stakeholders to create information architectures that are easy to understand and navigate. As an Information Architect, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create sitemaps and wireframes. You would also work with designers to create a consistent user experience across all devices.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. They work with UX Designers and other stakeholders to create data-driven products and services. As a Data Analyst, you would use the skills you learn in this course to analyze user data and create reports. You would also work with designers to create prototypes and design systems.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for creating documentation for products and services. They work with UX Designers and other stakeholders to create documentation that is clear and easy to understand. As a Technical Writer, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create user guides and help files. You would also work with designers to create a consistent user experience across all devices.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for the development and maintenance of software applications. They work with UX Designers and other stakeholders to create software that is both functional and easy to use. As a Software Engineer, you would use the skills you learn in this course to implement prototypes and design systems. You would also work with designers to create a consistent user experience across all devices.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing the business needs of a company. They work with UX Designers and other stakeholders to create products and services that meet the needs of the business. As a Business Analyst, you would use the skills you learn in this course to create business requirements and specifications. You would also work with designers to create prototypes and design systems.

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