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Figma Fundamentals: A Beginners Guide

This course is designed to introduce you to the powerful world of Figma. Throughout these lessons, you’ll embark on an exciting journey, starting with the basics of Figma’s interface and gradually diving into essential design principles and functionalities. From creating shapes and mastering components to collaboration and prototyping, this course will equip you with the foundational skills needed to confidently navigate Figma’s workspace, create captivating designs, and collaborate effectively with teams.

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What You’ll Learn?

Confidently navigate the Figma interface — understand the canvas, layers, toolbars, and design panels to build a strong foundation.
Create and refine design elements — master shapes, text, assets, and editing tools to bring ideas to life with precision.
Leverage components for consistency — use reusable elements and variants to streamline workflows and maintain design systems.
Design responsively — apply constraints and Auto Layout to ensure designs adapt seamlessly across screen sizes and devices.
Enhance workflows with plugins & integrations — extend Figma’s capabilities and connect with third-party tools for productivity.
Prototype and test interactions — build clickable flows, apply transitions, and preview designs for realistic user experiences.
Collaborate and manage versions — share files, co-edit in real time, track changes, and use version history for control and alignment.

Course Syllabus

Figma Fundamentals

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Certification

Choose from a list of project topics or create your own project idea that incorporates all skills learned (e.g., a mini-banking system, personal expense tracker, or inventory manager).

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I’m a UX/UI Product Designer with over 20 years of experience creating intuitive, user-centered solutions and leading design teams for startups, Fortune enterprises, and some of the world’s largest brands. Alongside my professional practice, I’ve taught web design and development at Platt College, mentored aspiring designers through Springboard, and delivered over $2M in design services throughout my career. While I’ve been fortunate to build a rewarding practice, my greatest fulfillment comes from helping others master the craft, sharpen their skills, and bring new products to life.

Over the past two decades, I’ve been fortunate to build a rewarding career — generating over $2M USD in design services — doing work I truly enjoy. Yet, my most fulfilling experience has always been helping others learn the craft, sharpen their skills, and bring new products to life.

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