Learn to design apps and websites
Can you build entire app prototypes in just a few minutes? Yup, you can. With Figma. The design tool not only allows you to create beautiful graphics, but also to design websites, visualize user flows and so much more!
Figma offers an outstanding solution for creating designs, wireframes and even prototypes quickly and easily. For young founders and small companies, it is a quick and cost-effective way to visualize ideas and test what customers like.
Figma scales with every business. Companies can grow with Figma without hesitation and host entire design teams in it. Figma is collaborative and adapts perfectly to different needs. You can hardly get a prototype that looks good faster than with Figma.
In this masterclass, you will learn about the most important functions of Figma. Whether you're a designer who wants to understand the technical basics or a product manager who wants to start building prototypes. Our trainer Matthias will guide you every step of the way.
First steps with Figma
Create an account and find your way around the tool
Basics of Figma
Designing buttons, designing cards, getting to know tools
Design systems in Figma
What are they? What is Atomic Design? How do I create dynamic buttons?
Understanding and applying responsive design
Flexbox & Boxmodel, Autolayout, Responsive Websites
Create and manage components
What is it? Global vs. local components
Prototyping and animations
Create animations & prototypes
If you don't like the course, you can email us within the first 14 days of purchase and we will 100% refund your money. No nasty questions asked. Promise!
Matthias, an accomplished web and UI/UX designer, impresses with his passion and expertise in digital design. His career is characterized by numerous successful projects realized with Figma. Matthias' talent lies in transforming complex design challenges into user-oriented and visually appealing solutions, always using Figma as his main tool.
In the course, Matthias gives insight into his experiences, shares best practices and creative techniques to effectively use Figma for design projects. It aims to empower learners of all levels to expand their design skills and take full advantage of Figma's comprehensive features.
Figma has established itself as a preferred choice for UI/UX design, especially when compared to traditional programs such as Adobe Illustrator or InDesign, which were originally developed for print and graphic design. Figma is a platform specifically designed for digital projects, providing a seamless, cloud-based environment for collaboration. Teams can work on the same project in real time, which significantly speeds up the design process and improves communication.
While Adobe Illustrator and InDesign offer powerful tools for detailed graphic creation and layout design, Figma stands out for its ease of use and functionality in the digital space. Figma makes it possible to quickly create and share interactive prototypes, which is essential for modern web and app development. The platform integrates design and prototyping into a single application, avoiding complicated transitions between different tools.
In addition, Figma offers an extensive library of plugins and an open API that allows personalization and extension of functionalities, adapted to specific needs and workflows. This is in contrast to the often isolated workflows associated with programs such as Illustrator and InDesign, where files need to be saved locally and updated manually.
Therefore, learning Figma is a smart choice for anyone looking to specialize in digital design and user experience, as it was designed specifically for these needs and offers a direct response to the dynamic needs of the modern digital landscape.
