About this course
Learn how to use Figma in this step-by-step full course tutorial for beginners. In this design tutorial, we start with the absolute basics. Whether you’re aiming to craft stunning apps or vibrant websites, Figma stands as your go-to tool, offering both robust features and seamless collaboration – all for free!
We begin by walking through how to get Figma. Then, we launch your first project. From the fundamentals of adding frames and shaping your ideas into reality, to the nitty-gritty of text formatting and layer management, we cover it all! Plus, we delve into the art of image and mask placements, component creation, and enforcing constraints to refine your designs. Next, we cover prototyping so you can visualize the end product. And finally, we demonstrate how to share your prototypes with others, gathering feedback to polish and perfect your design.
By the end of this video, you’ll be well on your way to crafting and building beautiful and functional designs using Figma.
Host: Kevin Stratvert
📚 RESOURCES
– Get Figma: https://psxid.figma.com/lqjg97licpry
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
0:00:00 – Introduction
0:01:00 – Get Figma
0:01:28 – First run flow
0:03:50 – File browser
0:07:57 – Figma editor layout
0:08:59 – Frames
0:12:06 – Panning and zooming
0:13:13 – Rename frames
0:13:58 – Pages
0:14:56 – Add frame fill / background
0:17:42 – Design properties
0:18:38 – Add rectangle shape
0:21:26 – Place image
0:23:13 – Layout grid
0:24:25 – Add text
0:26:07 – Add navigation frame
0:28:33 – Design icons
0:39:21 – Community assets
0:43:14 – Components
0:46:42 – Constraints
0:51:38 – Design component cards & spacing
0:57:38 – Masks
0:58:59 – Styles
1:01:24 – Auto layout
1:06:19 – Prototype
1:10:37 – Share with others
1:12:06 – Export designs
1:12:38 – Wrap up
📺 RELATED VIDEOS
– Playlist with all my videos on Figma: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKpQrBME6xLem3e5BUe9wzmiRgrpHhRA
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