Getting Started with Figma: From Zero to First Design
Learn the essentials of Figma in this beginner-friendly guide. We’ll walk you through interface basics, creating your first components, and exporting designs for development.
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Master the skills that shape digital experiences. Learn from industry practitioners in One-North’s vibrant tech district.
What You’ll Learn
Four Core Skills
Wireframing & Sketching
Learn to map user journeys and create effective wireframes before jumping into high-fidelity designs. We cover both paper sketches and digital methods.
Visual Design Systems
Build cohesive design systems that teams can actually use. Color theory, typography, spacing, and component libraries — all grounded in real projects.
Interactive Prototyping
Create clickable prototypes that feel like real products. Master micro-interactions, animations, and user testing flows with modern tools.
Handoff & Development
Learn to communicate designs to developers effectively. We show you how specifications, annotations, and asset exports actually work in production.
About Our Programs
Designed for Real Practice
We don’t teach design theory in isolation. Every course builds on actual projects — you’re working on real briefs from day one. Our instructors aren’t just teachers; they’re active practitioners who bring current industry workflows into the classroom.
Classes run Tuesday through Thursday evenings, plus Saturday workshops. That’s 12 weeks of hands-on learning with small groups — never more than 8 students per class. You’ll get feedback on your work, watch others’ processes, and build a portfolio piece you’re genuinely proud of.
Program Structure
Your Learning Journey
Weeks 1-3: Foundations
We start with the basics because they matter. You’ll learn how to observe interfaces, understand user behavior, and sketch ideas quickly. By the end of week two, you’ll have completed your first full wireframe set for a real brief. Week three introduces Figma — we’ll set up your first file, create components, and understand how modern design tools actually work.
Weeks 4-7: Building Systems
Now you’re creating visual designs with purpose. We cover color accessibility, type pairing, spacing logic, and building reusable component libraries. You’ll design complete flows for your project — mobile and desktop. Each week includes peer feedback sessions where you’ll present your work and get real critique. Doesn’t feel great at first, but it’s how you actually improve.
Weeks 8-10: Animation & Interaction
Your designs need to move and respond. We teach micro-interactions, transition timing, and how to prototype interactions that developers can actually build. You’ll create animated prototypes in Figma and learn when animation helps versus distracts. Real client projects show which animations people notice and which are just noise.
Weeks 11-12: Polish & Present
The final two weeks are about finishing strong. You’ll prepare your project for handoff, write design specifications, and present to the group. We’ll walk through how to explain your decisions to developers, what annotations matter, and how to handle feedback from stakeholders. Your final portfolio piece is ready to show potential employers or clients.
The Change
What Shifts During the Course
Before You Start
- You’ve got design ideas but aren’t sure how to execute them
- Tools like Figma feel overwhelming with too many options
- You’re not confident about design decisions or how to justify them
- Feedback on your work feels personal, not constructive
- You don’t know what a real design handoff actually looks like
After 12 Weeks
- You can sketch, wireframe, and design complete user flows confidently
- Figma is your tool — you work fast and build reusable systems
- You understand why your design choices matter and can articulate them
- Critique is useful, and you’re comfortable presenting your work
- You’ve delivered a complete project with specs, annotations, and handoff notes
Why Choose This
What Makes It Different
Small groups — max 8 students per class
Real briefs from working professionals
Portfolio piece you can actually show employers
Flexible scheduling — evenings & weekends
Direct feedback from industry practitioners
Based in One-North tech district
Our Approach vs. The Rest
How We’re Different
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Typical Courses
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Real Client Briefs
Portfolio Piece Included
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Flexible Schedule
Common Questions
Recent Work
Student Projects
Here’s what students have built during recent cohorts. Each project started as a brief and evolved through feedback, iteration, and hands-on design work.
Learning Resources
Web Design & UI/UX Prototyping Courses
Explore our comprehensive guides covering everything from Figma fundamentals to advanced prototyping techniques.
Wireframing Techniques That Actually Improve Your Design Process
Discover practical wireframing methods used by top UX designers. We’ll cover low-fidelity sketches, digital wireframes, and how they connect to your final prototypes.
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Building Interactive Prototypes: Animation & Transitions Explained
Master the art of prototyping with meaningful animations. This guide covers micro-interactions, transition timing, and how to communicate motion design to developers effectively.
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