Course Information
Course Overview
This beginner-friendly course will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating stunning UI designs with Figma
Enroll in this beginner-friendly course where I'll guide you step-by-step through the process of creating responsive and user-friendly designs for both mobile apps and websites. From understanding design principles to utilizing industry-standard tools, you'll gain the necessary skills to craft compelling interfaces from scratch. Additionally, we'll provide insights on how to monetize your skills, empowering you to turn your passion into a potential income stream.
COURSE CURRICULUM:
Module 1: Introduction to UI/UX Design and Figma
Understanding User Interface (UI) Concept
Understanding User Experience (UX) Concept
The importance of UI/UX Design
Design Thinking Process and User Research
User-centered Designs
Module 2: Introduction to Figma
Overview of Figma and its Features
Getting started with Figma –
Creating a new account in Figma
Downloading Figma to a Laptop
System Specifications/Requirements
The start screen
Basic interface navigation in Figma
Working with Vector Shapes in Figma
Working with texts
Working with Frames in Figma
Working with align tools in Figma
Working with plugins
Understanding Components and Groups
Sectioning
Working with Images
Some Figma Shortcut Keys
Take – Home Exercise
Module 3: Visual Design Principles in Figma
Overview of Typography and its Importance in UI/UX Design
Choosing the right fonts and typography styles for your design
Typescale in Figma
Typescale in Figma 2
Understanding colour theory and its application in UI/UX Design
Working with Colours – Intro
How to get new colours
Colour concepts
Working with 60:30:10 colour rules
Creating colour palettes and applying them in Figma
Some Colour Shortcut
Some Exercises
LIVE SESSIONS
Module 4: Design for Specific Platforms and Devices in Figma
Grid System - Understanding and working with Columns
Grid System - Understanding and working with grids row
Setting up grid system on mobile and tablet screens
Platforms to go to get inspiration for new UI design concepts
Some web interface rules
Starting a New Design Page
Creating web interface design - Introduction
Designing and working on the desktop screen - header section
Working on header and understanding horizontal auto-layout
Working on the hero section
Working on the customers testimonial section - understanding cards
Creating forms with vertical auto-layout
Working on the footer
Working on mobile screen - Introduction
Working with mobile screen - Header section
Working with mobile screen - Hero section
Working with mobile screen - Testimonial section
Working with mobile screen - Footer section
Module 5: Starting a new project Part 1
Starting a new project - intro
Working with Mood boards
Getting set for new project - Salesforce Landing Page
How to extract pictures from other websites
Working on Salesforce header section
Working on the agentforce section
Working on the Designing Grow faster with section
Working on Salesforce is the platform section
Working on the Launch faster with section
Working on the We believe section
Working in Salesforce Footer
Working on Salesforce Sign Up pages
Working on Salesforce Login Page
Module 6: Prototyping and High-Fidelity Prototyping in Figma
Getting started with Prototyping in Figma
Overview of prototyping and its importance in UI/UX Design
Creating prototypes in Figma
The importance of high-fidelity prototyping
Creating interactive and animated prototypes in Figma
Testing and iterating on high-fidelity prototypes in Figma
Module 7: Collaborative Workflows and Advanced Features in Figma
Collaborative Workflows in Figma
Overview of collaborative workflows in Figma
Best practices for collaborating on Figma projects
Version control and commenting in Figma
Module 8: Masterclass (Live Session)
Introduction to Portfolio Creation as a UI/UX Designer
Orientation & Mindset
What Makes a Strong UI/UX Portfolio
Case Study Creation (Deep Dive)
Break
Portfolio Platforms & Website Creation
Live Portfolio Build + Reviews
Career Strategy & Next Steps
Q&A + Wrap-up
Course Content
- 7 section(s)
- 70 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction to UI/UX Design
- Section 2 Introduction to Figma as a Design Platform
- Section 3 Design System: Visual Design Principles in Figma
- Section 4 Design for Specific Platforms and Devices in Figma
- Section 5 Starting a new project
- Section 6 Prototyping and High-Fidelity Prototyping in Figma
- Section 7 Collaborative Workflows and Advanced Features in Figma
What You’ll Learn
- How to create amazing UI interfaces with Figma, How to begin working as UI/UX Product designer, How to manage a design team, How to create moodboards, You will build amazing website and app interfaces, How to create carousels, How to use high-fidelity prototyping
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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OOgori Abednego
The course is well thought, beginner friendly.
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AAwajionyi Waribo
Great, lessons are very explanatory.. I love it
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VVincent David
it is a perfect match for me, i am really learning a lot.
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TThompson Abel Oluwasegun
Yes, this have been a good match for me, the teaching is freeflowing and educative. the choice is words is very easy to understand. i have enjoyed the course so far