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There are 11 modules in this course
In Part 1 of the Figma UI UX Design Essentials series taught by experienced designer Dan Scott, you’ll learn the core tools and foundational skills to start designing user interfaces with confidence—even if you’re brand new to design. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to create wireframes, apply key design principles, and structure your work to align with client expectations. , This course offers a beginner-friendly introduction to the UX design process, including how to define a brief, create UX personas, and lay out simple wireframes.
You’ll also gain hands-on practice through class projects and get familiar with the Figma interface, tools, and workflows. This course is perfect for aspiring UX designers, developers, or anyone looking to break into the digital design industry. What makes this course unique is its approachable, project-based style and Dan’s clear, encouraging teaching that demystifies design jargon and helps you build real-world skills from day one.
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.
Get started with the fundamentals of UI and UX design using Figma. In this module, you'll explore what Figma is, how it compares to other tools, and how UI and UX intersect in modern design. You'll also set up your first class project by creating a brief that will guide your learning journey throughout the course.
What's included
6 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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6 videos•Total 28 minutes
Introduction to Figma Essentials training course•3 minutes
Getting started with Figma training•3 minutes
What is Figma for & does it do the coding?•4 minutes
Whats the difference between UI and UX in Figma•5 minutes
What we are making in this Figma course•9 minutes
Class project 01- Create your own brief•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Specialization Project Instructions•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Wireframing & Foundational Design Tools
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
Learn the core building blocks of digital design in Figma. This module introduces wireframing basics, key tools for typography and shape creation, and best practices for using frames to organize your layouts. You’ll also learn when to use low-fidelity versus high-fidelity wireframes.
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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 29 minutes
What is Lo Fi Wireframe vs High Fidelity in Figma•3 minutes
Creating our design file & introducing frames in Figma•8 minutes
The basics of type & fonts in Figma•11 minutes
Rectangles, Circles Buttons & Rounded corners in Figma•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assignment•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Colors, Strokes & Object Basics
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Master the visual styling tools in Figma by exploring color application, stroke settings, and object manipulation. This module also explains the difference between frames and groups for smarter organization, and gives you hands-on experience using Figma’s editing tools.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 29 minutes
How to use color in Figma•6 minutes
Strokes plus updating color defaults in Figma•9 minutes
Object editing and how to escape in Figma•2 minutes
Scale vs Selection Tool in Figma•3 minutes
Frames vs Groups in Figma•9 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assignment•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Wireframe Practice & Icon Design
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
Put your wireframing knowledge to work by building a functional layout and incorporating icons into your design. You’ll learn where to source free icons, how to match stroke styles for consistency, and how to use plugins to streamline your icon workflow.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 26 minutes
Class project 02- Wireframe•2 minutes
Where to get Free icons for Figma•10 minutes
Matching the stroke of our icons•5 minutes
How to use Plugins in Figma for icons•5 minutes
Class project 03 - Icons•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assignment•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Prototyping Basics
Module 5•1 hour to complete
Module details
Bring your static designs to life with clickable prototypes. This module teaches you how to use pages to organize multi-screen designs, add animations and easing, and test your prototypes directly on your phone using Figma Mirror.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 39 minutes
How to use Pages in Figma•9 minutes
How to prototype in Figma•11 minutes
Prototype animation and easing in Figma•11 minutes
Testing on your phone with Figma Mirror•6 minutes
Class project 04 - Testing on your phone•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assignment•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Animation & Collaboration
Module 6•1 hour to complete
Module details
Explore how to collaborate and share your designs effectively while adding dynamic animations. You’ll use Smart Animate for transitions, learn how to collect stakeholder feedback through comments, and collaborate in real time with shared editing features.
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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 25 minutes
What is Smart Animation & delays in Figma•9 minutes
Class project 05 - My first animation•2 minutes
Sharing & Commenting on Figma file with Stakeholders•7 minutes
Share editing with other UX designers in Figma•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assignment•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
UX Inspiration & Moodboards
Module 7•1 hour to complete
Module details
Design starts with inspiration. This module helps you identify sources of creative influence, build a moodboard that sets the tone for your project, and clearly communicate the visual direction of your UX work.
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3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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3 videos•Total 14 minutes
How I get inspiration for UX projects•7 minutes
How to create a mood board in Figma•6 minutes
Class Project 06 - Moodboard•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assignment•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Layouts, Columns & Color Techniques
Module 8•2 hours to complete
Module details
Establish design consistency using color styles, custom palettes, and grid layouts. You'll discover how to structure content with columns and alignment tools, build gradients, and create reusable color systems that bring polish to your work.
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7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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7 videos•Total 57 minutes
How to work with Columns & Grid in Figma•14 minutes
Tips, Tricks, Preferences and Weirdness in Figma•8 minutes
Color Inspiration & the eyedropper in Figma•7 minutes
How to create a color palette in Figma•9 minutes
How to make gradients in Figma•8 minutes
How to create & use Color Styles in Figma•8 minutes
Class Project - Colors & Columns•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assignment•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Typography & Text Styling
Module 9•1 hour to complete
Module details
Dive into the details of digital typography. You’ll learn how to choose web-safe fonts, create character styles, handle font pairing, and troubleshoot common text issues to ensure your designs are both accessible and visually engaging.
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8 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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8 videos•Total 48 minutes
Font on Desktop vs Browser Figma•2 minutes
What fonts can I use plus font pairing in Figma•6 minutes
What common font sizes should I choose in web design•12 minutes
How to make Character Styles in Figma•7 minutes
Lorem ipsum & Placeholder text in Figma•4 minutes
Useful things to know about text in Figma•10 minutes
How fix missing fonts in Figma•3 minutes
Class project 08 - Text•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assignment•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Shapes, Icons & Boolean Tools
Module 10•1 hour to complete
Module details
Advance your shape design skills with Figma’s Boolean operations and path editing tools. Learn how to create custom UI elements like squircle buttons and combine shapes in creative ways using Union, Flatten, and more.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 26 minutes
Drawing tips and tricks in Figma•10 minutes
Squircle buttons with ios rounded courses in Figma•3 minutes
Boolean Union Subtract Intersect Exclude Pathfinder in Figma•7 minutes
What is the difference Union vs Flatten Figma•4 minutes
Class Project 09 - Making stuff•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Assignment•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Images, Masking & UX Tools
Module 11•2 hours to complete
Module details
Finish strong by integrating images into your designs using Figma’s masking and cropping features. You’ll also compare Figma’s image capabilities with tools like Photoshop and Illustrator and explore plugins that boost your image workflows.
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