Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials

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This Specialization, taught by Daniel Walter Scott, is intended for beginners and aspiring designers seeking to develop foundational UI/UX skills using Figma. Through three hands-on courses, you will cover wireframing, layout design, reusable components, prototyping, and developer handoff—building skills across the full design workflow. These courses will prepare you to confidently create user-centered digital interfaces and collaborate effectively on real-world design projects.

Syllabus

Course 1: Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations
Course 2: Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components
Course 3: Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff

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14 hours 32 minutes
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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.
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7 hours 56 minutes
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In Part 2 of the Figma UI UX Design Essentials series, you’ll take your design skills to the next level by learning how to build clean, flexible layouts and reusable components. With Dan Scott as your instructor, you’ll move beyond the basics and explore powerful features like Auto Layout, Constraints, and Component Variants—tools essential for designing responsive, scalable UI. You’ll also dive deeper into visual design, learning how to use color styles, text styles, grids, and effects to bring consistency and polish to your work. Along the way, you’ll complete hands-on class projects that mimic real design challenges, giving you practical experience you can use in client work or your portfolio. This course is ideal for learners who already understand Figma’s interface and want to start designing like a professional. What sets it apart is its step-by-step approach to demystifying more advanced tools—so even intimidating concepts like nested components and naming conventions feel approachable and manageable. 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.
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7 hours 44 minutes
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In Part 3 of the Figma UI UX Design Essentials series, with Daniel Scott as your instructor, you’ll bring your designs to life through interactive prototypes and learn how to prepare your work for seamless developer handoff. This course focuses on building real-world UX workflows—teaching you how to create engaging animations, smart transitions, and micro interactions that elevate your user experience. You’ll also learn how to share and collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and clients, using Figma’s built-in tools for comments, version history, and developer inspection. Dan walks you through advanced techniques like interactive components, flow mapping, and using Figma for responsive design—all in an easy-to-follow, project-driven format. By the end of this course, you’ll not only be able to build high-fidelity prototypes, but you’ll also understand how to hand off your work professionally. Whether you're preparing for a UX design role or building your freelance portfolio, this final installment will help you move from a capable designer to a confident, job-ready pro. 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.