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Figma

Figma Essentials (Theory)

86 students
This course dives into the practical side of working with Figma, the most convenient editor for creating graphics and designing interfaces.
1 week
3 modules
Theory
Maria Lanova
Maria Lanova
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at CASES, Expert in Creative Practice
Free course
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What you get on the course

This course will transform you into a design pro by teaching you Figma's essential tools. You'll conquer the basics of using the editor and discover how to leverage its functionality for efficient design workflows.
Video language: English
Study time: 1 week
Theory
Earn a certificate
Additional materials
CASES support service

Who will find it useful

Interface Designers
Web Designers
Social Media Designers
Anyone working in Website & Interface Design

Course program

Theory
2 hours of study
Introduction, Installing Figma, Navigation, Workspace, Basic Shapes, Alignment, Boolean Groups, Effects, Export
2 video lectures
Additional materials
Theory
2 hours of study
Create outlines with the Pen and Pencil tools.
1 video lecture
Theory
2 hours of study
How to work with images and masks, and what blending modes are for.
2 video lectures

Our lecturer

Maria Lanova

Maria Lanova

Graphic Designer and Illustrator at CASES, Expert in Creative Practice

Maria has 6 years of experience in design and 3 in digital illustration. At Creative Practice, Maria helps to create training materials, illustrations and website layouts. She uses various graphic editors and is always happy to share her experience with beginners.

After completing the course, you will be able to

Navigate Figma like a pro

In this course, we'll walk you through Figma's workspaces, tools, and menus, so you can find what you need and move around efficiently.

Work with layout creation tools

Learn how to navigate the Figma workspace to get started with creating layouts.

Create basic shapes in Figma

Creating basic shapes (primitives) is the first step on the way to creating full-fledged layouts.

Customize the appearance of objects in the layout

Once you've mastered the Design panel, you'll be able to customize the way objects look in your layout.

Apply logical operations

Knowing how to work with Boolean groups in Figma will allow you to combine shapes and create new, more complex ones.

Organize your Figma designs with ease

In this course, you'll learn concepts that help you manage projects effectively.

How learning works

With us, you can learn or teach, build your portfolio and blog, connect with others, and discover fresh ideas. It's your one-stop shop for all things learning and collaboration.

We break down complex theory into engaging, easy-to-understand lessons

We develop high-quality course materials that are clear, engaging, and keep you learning without getting bored. We believe lessons should be interesting!

Complete the course, and you will earn a certificate like this.

If you complete the course successfully, you'll earn a recognized certificate! This document verifies your achievement and boosts your resume.

Not a fan of tests? No problem!

Auditor Mode allows you to explore course topics independently, without taking tests or submitting work for review. This mode is designed to provide a comfortable learning experience for self-paced learners. Certificates are not awarded upon completion in Auditor Mode.

You have access to the course

  • Full access to this course
  • Access to all updates of this course
  • Certificate of completion of the course in Ukrainian and English
  • Support service

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