Overview

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.

Syllabus

Advanced Typography & Type Controls

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.

Smart Figma Tools: AI, Images & Masking Basics

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.

Custom Masks, Blending Modes & Effects

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.

Building Video Cards & Color Systems

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.

Cross-File Workflows & Library Refactoring

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.

Animations, Booleans & Layout Mastery

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.