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There are 6 modules in this course
Ready to unlock the full visual power of Figma? In this course, instructor Daniel Scott will have you explore advanced techniques in typography, image masking, video integration, color styling, and animation to elevate your design projects to a professional level. Whether you're enhancing a portfolio piece or working on a real-world UX/UI project, this course gives you the tools to create bold, expressive, and functional designs that impress.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
* Master advanced typography tools like variable type, leading trim, and curved text.
* Create sophisticated masks using text, PNGs, luma, and vector shapes.
* Integrate video, apply hover effects, and use animated playback controls in your prototypes.
This course is perfect for learners who have completed Figma Essentials or Figma Pro Pt. 1–2, and are looking to sharpen their visual and interactive design skills.
A working knowledge of Figma is required. You’ll also dive into using AI tools, advanced color systems, and collaborative style management—all while creating hands-on class projects to showcase your new superpowers.
Instructor Bio:
Daniel Walter Scott is a digital designer, Adobe Certified Instructor, and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL). With over 14 years of teaching experience, he has helped thousands of learners worldwide master design and creative software across print, web, video, and now 3D. Daniel is an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor who combines industry expertise with a teaching style that’s practical, engaging, and memorable.
Originally from New Zealand, Daniel has lived and taught across Australia, Ireland, and beyond—sharing his skills with a truly global creative community. He’s passionate about helping students build real-world skills they can carry into their careers and creative projects.
When he’s not teaching, Daniel enjoys life with his Irish wife and kids. He brings this personal, down-to-earth perspective into his courses, making complex tools feel approachable and fun to learn.
Master the art of professional typography in Figma by learning how to control spacing, font behavior, and advanced type settings. This module introduces you to detailed formatting options and techniques for improving the clarity and hierarchy of your text elements.
What's included
8 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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8 videos•Total 44 minutes
How to Use Line Height Percentage in 8pt grid in Figma•5 minutes
How to use Leading trim to cap height to baseline in Figma•4 minutes
How to set Hanging Punctuation for pull quotes & call outs in Figma•1 minute
What are the Advanced Type Options in Figma•10 minutes
How to use Variable Type in UX app design in Figma•8 minutes
How to curve text with type on a path in Figma•7 minutes
How to use adobe fonts & local fonts in Figma•5 minutes
How to Preserve text overrides or not in Figma variant•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 40 minutes
Intro Reading for Figma Pro Part 3•10 minutes
Project Instructions•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Smart Figma Tools: AI, Images & Masking Basics
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
Go beyond static visuals with tools that enhance UX through automation and masking. You’ll discover how to integrate AI for placeholders and personas, and dive into Figma’s powerful image tools to mask and manipulate graphics with precision and creativity.
What's included
11 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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11 videos•Total 45 minutes
How to use Chat GPT AI to create placeholder and personas in Figma•4 minutes
How to create an image style in Figma•4 minutes
What's the difference with Images inside frames vs fills vs Masked in Figma•4 minutes
How to crop images using shortcuts in Figma•2 minutes
How to mask images with text in Figma•6 minutes
Class Project 10 - Text Mask•3 minutes
How to mask using transparent pngs with alpha channels in Figma•7 minutes
Class Project 11 - Alpha Mask•1 minute
How to create a luma mask in Figma•3 minutes
Class project 12 - Luma Mask•1 minute
How to make a spillover mask outside of the frame in Figma•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Custom Masks, Blending Modes & Effects
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Level up your designs with advanced visual treatments. This module covers pen-drawn masks, layer blending modes, and dynamic video integration to bring your projects to life with professional polish.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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7 videos•Total 38 minutes
How to use the pen tool to make image masks in Figma•11 minutes
How to use color layer blending modes in Figma•9 minutes
Class project 13 - Social Ad•2 minutes
How to add video in Figma•8 minutes
How to make a background autoplay video in Figma•2 minutes
How to get a video play when you hover in Figma•4 minutes
Class project 14 - Hover Play•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Building Video Cards & Color Systems
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
Learn how to build reusable, accessible systems with a creative edge. This module blends interaction design with scalable color and library management, giving you full control of your design language.
What's included
10 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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10 videos•Total 51 minutes
How to make a play pause button for video in Figma•7 minutes
How to build a video card in Figma•9 minutes
Class project 15 - Video Card•2 minutes
What are some advanced color tricks in figma•6 minutes
How to change replace colors in Figma•9 minutes
How to create Color Themes for light and dark in Figma•2 minutes
How to group color styles using slashes or folders in Figma•3 minutes
How to descriptions to your styles in Figma for others to use•3 minutes
Editing someone else's styles or component library in Figma•5 minutes
How to hide color font styles & components from team library in Figma•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Cross-File Workflows & Library Refactoring
Module 5•1 hour to complete
Module details
Master the inner workings of design system maintenance with tools to update, refactor, and migrate styles or components across files. You'll also sharpen your drawing and pen tool skills for custom UI flourishes.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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6 videos•Total 35 minutes
How to compare changes in component with overlay in Figma•4 minutes
How to refactoring styles to another design file in Figma•4 minutes
How to move relink refactoring components to another design file in Figma•6 minutes
How to swap parts or entire component & style library in Figma•6 minutes
What are some advanced drawing tips and tricks in figma•8 minutes
How to draw in Figma with the pen tool- Anchor point mastery•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 5 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Animations, Booleans & Layout Mastery
Module 6•2 hours to complete
Module details
Bring everything together with fluid, professional animation. This final module focuses on animated nav menus, advanced boolean use, and layout stacking strategies to build high-fidelity prototypes and wow your stakeholders.
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