Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design

Take your Figma skills to the next level by mastering the building blocks of responsive design and scalable UI systems. In this course taught by Daniel Scott, you'll dive deep into auto layout, spacing strategies, and powerful component workflows that mirror the methods used by top UX professionals. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: * Build robust, responsive layouts using nested auto layouts and constraints. * Use design spacing best practices for mobile and web UI. * Create and manage reusable components and variants efficiently. This course is designed for learners who already have a foundational understanding of Figma, self-taught designers looking to formalize their workflows, or experienced UX/UI practitioners seeking to refine their layouts and component logic. To succeed, you should be comfortable with Figma basics such as frames, layers, and simple prototyping. You’ll gain advanced layout skills that make your designs easier to maintain and scale—while also working faster and smarter with professional shortcuts, grid systems, and responsive logic. 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.

If you’ve ever wanted to build prototypes that feel real, dynamic, and ready to test—this course is for you. Figma Pro Pt. 2, taught by Daniel Scott, focuses on creating polished, interactive user experiences with advanced prototyping and animation techniques. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: * Design sophisticated interactions using triggers, overlays, and animated anchor points. * Add Lottie animations, video playback, and advanced transitions to elevate your UX. * Build responsive prototypes that adapt to different screens and user behaviors. This course is ideal for designers who already understand the basics of Figma prototyping and want to make their interfaces feel alive. Whether you’re preparing a portfolio-ready case study or improving real-world handoffs, you’ll learn how to use Figma as a true prototyping powerhouse. A working knowledge of frames, auto layout, and basic components is required to succeed in this course. You’ll come away with deep knowledge of micro-interactions, hover states, interactive menus, and much more—everything you need to prototype like a UX 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.

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.