Course Overview
This advanced course is designed to take students and professionals from intermediate to expert level in Figma, the leading UI/UX design tool. The course will cover all aspects of Figma, from basic interface design to advanced prototyping, collaboration, and design systems. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in using Figma to create high-quality UI/UX designs, build complex prototypes, and collaborate effectively with teams. The course also includes a focus on portfolio development to showcase the skills learned.
Course Contents
Eligibility Criteria
Session Highlights
From The Design Habitat + IIT Faculty + Industry-NVIDIA, Microsoft, Nutanix, Accenture, Adobe, Salesforce, SAS, Thoughtspot etc.
Note : Every Month New Batch
- Topics Covered:
Overview of Figma’s interface and key features
Differences between Figma and other design tools
Setting up your workspace: projects, files, and components
Figma’s cloud-based collaboration features
- Assignments:
Set up a Figma project and create a simple UI design to familiarize yourself with the tool.
- Topics Covered:
Using advanced transitions and animations
Creating micro interactions and complex interaction patterns
Prototyping with Figma’s smart animate feature
Building interactive components and variable states
- Workshops:
Develop an advanced prototype incorporating microinteractions and smart animations.
- Assignments:
Create a fully interactive, animated prototype of a multi-screen app or website.
- Topics Covered:
Designing responsive layouts for web and mobile
Using constraints and grids in Figma
Creating flexible components that adapt to different screen sizes
Testing and previewing designs on multiple devices
- Workshops:
Design a responsive website with multiple breakpoints.
- Assignments:
Create a set of responsive
- Topics Covered:
Mastering Auto Layout for dynamic and responsive components
Using Figma Plugins to enhance productivity
Exploring Figma’s API and potential for custom integrations
Advanced Figma shortcuts and workflow optimizations
- Workshops:
Apply Auto Layout to create a dynamic UI component library.
- Assignments:
Develop a complex UI design using Auto Layout and plugins to streamline the process.
- Topics Covered:
Creating interactive prototypes in Figma
Setting up interactions and animations
Linking frames and setting up navigation flows
Previewing and sharing prototypes with stakeholders
- Workshops:
Build an interactive prototype of a simple multi-screen app.
- Assignments:
Create a clickable prototype for a mobile app or website, focusing on smooth user flows.
- Topics Covered:
Structuring a design portfolio that stands out
Crafting case studies that showcase your design process
Using Figma to design and prototype your portfolio
Tips for presenting your portfolio in interviews and client meetings
- Workshops:
Design a portfolio layout in Figma, focusing on your best work.
- Assignments:
Create a fully designed and interactive portfolio in Figma, ready to share with potential employers or clients.
- Topics Covered:
Exploring various applications of Figma in different industries
Continuous learning: staying updated with Figma and design industry trends
Networking with industry professionals and exploring career opportunities
- Workshops:
Attend a virtual design conference or networking event.
Participate in a Figma community challenge or contribute to open-source design projects.
- Assignments:
Document your learnings and update your portfolio with any new work.
Features
- Expert Guidance: Learn from an industry expert with extensive experience in digital design and proficiency in Figma, receiving personalized instruction and feedback throughout the course.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Dive deep into Figma’s tools and features, covering everything from the basics to advanced techniques in UI design and prototyping, animation, and collaboration.
- Hands-on Projects: Apply learned concepts to real-world design projects and challenges, gaining practical experience and building a professional portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers or clients.
- Interactive Learning: Engage in interactive lectures, group discussions, and peer collaboration activities, fostering a dynamic learning environment and a supportive community of fellow designers.
- Flexibility: Access course materials and participate in sessions remotely, allowing you to balance your learning with other commitments and adapt the course to your schedule.
Target audiences
- Demand for Figma Proficiency: Figma has become a widely adopted tool in the design industry, with many companies preferring it for its collaborative features and ease of use. By mastering Figma through this course, participants position themselves as valuable assets in the job market, meeting the growing demand for professionals proficient in this tool.
- UI Design Expertise: With a focus on UI design principles and techniques, the course addresses a critical need in the industry. Companies are increasingly prioritizing user- centric design to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business success. Participants emerge from the course with the skills to create intuitive, visually appealing, and functional digital interfaces.
- Collaborative Workflow: The course emphasizes collaborative design workflows using Figma’s real-time collaboration features. In today’s distributed work environment, where remote collaboration is commonplace, proficiency in collaborative tools like Figma is invaluable for design teams to work seamlessly across different locations and time zones.
- Adaptability and Innovation: By exploring advanced prototyping, animation, and design system creation within Figma, participants learn to adapt to evolving design trends and push the boundaries of creativity. This adaptability and innovation are highly valued in the industry, where staying ahead of the curve is essential for competitive advantage
- Career Advance Opportunities: Completing the Figma Masterclass enhances participants’ career prospects by providing them with a professional portfolio showcasing their Figma skills and practical design experience. Whether seeking employment opportunities or freelance projects, participants are better positioned to secure roles in design-related fields and advance their careers.