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Course Overview:

This course provides a deep dive into Figma, the powerful cloud-based design tool used for creating user interfaces, prototypes, and collaborative design workflows. You will learn everything from the basics of Figma’s interface to advanced techniques for creating interactive prototypes and collaborating in real-time with team members. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, this course will help you harness Figma’s full potential to create stunning designs efficiently.

Course Duration:

4-6 Weeks (including hands-on projects and assessments)

Prerequisites for Figma Course:

1. Basic Understanding of UI/UX Design Concepts (Optional but Helpful):
   • Familiarity with the principles of user interface and user experience design is helpful but not required.
2. Basic Computer Skills:
   • Comfort with using web-based applications and navigating different software tools.
3. Interest in Design:
   • A keen interest in learning how to design user interfaces and create prototypes for digital products.
4. No Prior Experience with Figma Required:
   • This course is designed for beginners and experienced designers alike, with no prior Figma experience necessary.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Figma

• Lesson 1: Getting Started with Figma
  • Introduction to Figma and its features
  • Setting up your Figma account and workspace
  • Overview of the Figma interface: tools, panels, and canvas
  • Understanding cloud-based design and collaboration
• Lesson 2: Figma Basics
  • Creating and managing design files and projects
  • Working with frames, artboards, and grids
  • Importing and exporting assets
  • Setting up your first design project

Module 2: Designing User Interfaces with Figma

• Lesson 3: Working with Shapes and Layers
  • Creating and manipulating shapes and vectors
  • Understanding layers and layer organization
  • Using alignment, distribution, and positioning tools
  • Working with colors, gradients, and shadows
• Lesson 4: Text and Typography
  • Adding and styling text in Figma
  • Managing typography: fonts, sizes, and spacing
  • Working with text alignment and hierarchy
  • Best practices for UI typography

Module 3: Advanced Figma Techniques

• Lesson 5: Components and Libraries
  • Creating reusable components (buttons, cards, etc.)
  • Setting up and using design systems
  • Working with shared libraries across projects
  • Overriding and updating components
• Lesson 6: Auto Layout and Responsive Design
  • Introduction to Auto Layout in Figma
  • Creating responsive components and layouts
  • Designing for different screen sizes and devices
  • Best practices for responsive UI design

Module 4: Prototyping and Interactivity in Figma

• Lesson 7: Creating Interactive Prototypes
  • Introduction to prototyping in Figma
  • Adding interactions and animations
  • Working with transitions, overlays, and linking pages
  • Building complex prototypes with advanced interactions
• Lesson 8: User Testing and Feedback
  • Preparing prototypes for user testing
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders and collecting feedback
  • Using Figma for real-time collaboration and design review
  • Iterating designs based on user feedback

Module 5: Collaboration and Handoff

• Lesson 9: Collaboration Tools in Figma
  • Real-time collaboration with team members
  • Using comments and version history
  • Managing team projects and permissions
  • Best practices for collaborative design workflows
• Lesson 10: Developer Handoff
  • Preparing designs for handoff to developers
  • Generating design specifications and assets
  • Using Figma’s inspect tool for development
  • Ensuring design consistency across the team

Final Project:

• Design and prototype a complete user interface for a real-world application, such as a mobile app or website. This project will involve applying all the skills learned throughout the course, including layout design, component creation, responsive design, and interactive prototyping. Students will also practice collaboration and handoff techniques as part of the project.