Figma is a modern design tool created specifically for the needs of today’s Web Designers, UX Designers, and App Designers. Unlike image editors such as Photoshop—originally built for print, photo editing, or illustration—Figma is entirely focused on designing user interfaces and user experiences. You can design visuals and transform them into functional prototypes all within a single app!
Figma uses frames (similar to artboards in other apps) to efficiently create web layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop, as well as screens for apps. Being vector-based, it allows easy scaling for different screen sizes and exporting high-resolution (Retina) graphics for websites, apps, and more. It includes tools tailored for UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) design, such as components and integrated prototyping features.
In this class, you’ll learn to design and then convert your work into interactive prototypes that transition between screens, display navigation overlays, create scrollable areas within screens, and more. You’ll even enhance your designs with animations using smart animate!
Figma is fully cloud-based as a web app, so collaboration and file sharing are built in. While you can download the Figma desktop app, you can also log in through any web browser and start designing without installing anything.
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The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
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Attend this course Live Online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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