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Mastering Auto-Layout and Building Scalable Design Systems

product design, design systems
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6 weeks
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jun 4, 2023

Take your Figma skills to the next level with our advanced Auto Layout class. In this course, you'll learn how to create and utilize Auto Layout frames and components for efficient responsive design. You'll also master advanced techniques like working with constraints, using interactive components with boolean properties, and more. By the end of the class, you'll have the knowledge and tools to create stunning layouts with ease.

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Mastering Auto-Layout: Crafting & building fluid layouts and scableable systems

Auto-layout is a powerful feature in Figma that allows designers to create dynamic and responsive layouts for their designs. When combined with constraints and components, designers can create complex designs quickly and easily. This course aims to teach designers how to master Auto-layout by exploring the possibilities and logic behind it.

The course begins by covering the basics of Auto-layout, including creating and using Auto-layout frames and components. As the course progresses, you will learn more advanced techniques such as using constraints, interactive components with boolean properties, and animating components.

By the end of the course, you will have a deep understanding of Auto-layout and how it can be used to create fluid UI layouts and interactive prototypes components. They will be able to leverage the power of Auto-layout to design complex layouts quickly and efficiently, saving time and improving the overall quality of their designs.

Who is this course for

UI Designer

If you're a UI designer creating user interfaces daily, this course will boost your productivity with auto-layout, components, and new workflows for efficient design by using Figma

Product Designers

If you're a junior product designer eager to enhance your skills in building, structuring, and organizing components and component libraries, this course is for you.

System Designers

As a system designer, creating scalable components is likely one of your passions. This course offers new processes and workflows to level up your skills and create even more efficient and cohesive design systems.

Figma Enthusiast

If you are a passionate user of Figma and love the design and collaboration tool for its user-friendly interface and versatile features.

Course curriculum

Lesson 1: Introduction with everyone and the course
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The first session sets the tone for the learning journey and is designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. It typically includes ice breakers, introductions, and games that encourage participation, build connections, and foster a sense of community among the participants.

Lesson 2: Auto-layout & constraints
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In this session, we will be learning about Auto Layout and Constraints, and how to use them to build scalable components. We will dive deep into the foundational concepts and explore how they can help you create more effective layouts. By the end of this session, you will have a solid understanding of how to leverage Auto Layout and Constraints to create robust and adaptable UI designs.

Lesson 3: Understanding components & boolean functions
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In this session, we will be learning about creating scalable components using boolean functions. We will explore how to design components that are responsive and adaptable to different contexts, and how to make them reusable across your designs. By the end of this session, you will have a solid understanding of how to create components that can be easily modified and scaled to fit a variety of design requirements. Let's dive in and explore the exciting world of scalable component design!

Lesson 4: Building scalable layouts with components and auto-layouts
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In this session, we will explore the power of combining components and auto-layouts to create responsive designs. You will learn how to build adaptable layouts that can adjust to various screen sizes and orientations. By the end of this session, you will have a solid understanding of how to leverage auto-layout and components to create flexible and visually appealing designs. Let's dive in and discover how these two powerful tools can work together to enhance your design workflow!

Lesson 5: Interactive components
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With interactive components, you can create dynamic and responsive designs that allow users to interact with them in a meaningful way. By using interactive components in conjunction with auto-layout, you will be able to create designs that respond and adapt to user input. By the end of the session, you will have a deeper understanding of how to leverage interactive components to create more engaging designs and how to incorporate them into their workflow with auto-layout.

Lesson 6: Workflows & plugins
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Additionally, we will also be using various Figma plugins to enhance our workflow and improve our productivity. These plugins can automate repetitive tasks, generate assets, and integrate with other design tools and services. In this course, we will introduce a variety of plugins that can help designers optimize their workflow and achieve their design goals more efficiently.

Lesson 7: Showcase and closing thoughts
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In our final session, we will take a moment to reflect on our journey throughout the course and share our thoughts on the various topics covered. We will also conduct a retrospective to evaluate the course and identify areas for improvement to ensure that future courses continue to meet the needs of the design community.

In addition, we will include a presentation of our work to showcase our methods and share our knowledge with one another. This presentation will provide an opportunity for everyone to learn from each other and gain insight into different design techniques and workflows.

$99 USD

25 seats available
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Jun 4 - Jul 15, 2023

Registration closes: May 27, 2023

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Certificate of completion
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Course Schedule

sun
jun 4
live session
Lesson 1: Introduction with everyone and the course
8pm ist
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1 hour
sat
jun 10
live session
Lesson 2: Auto-layout & constraints
8pm ist
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1.5 hours
Sun
jun 11
live session
Lesson 3: Understanding components & boolean functions
8pm ist
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1.5 hours
sat
jun 17
live session
Lesson 4: Building scalable layouts with components and auto-layouts
8pm IST
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1.5 hours
sun
jun 18
Self-Study
Go through the resources and practice previous session topics
sat
jun 24
Guest session
A pratical example of design systems with Auto-layout
8pm IST
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1 hour
sun
jun 25
OFFICE HOURS
Ask your burning questions and assignment review
8pm IST
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1 hour
sat
jul 1
live session
Lesson 5: Interactive Components
8pm IST
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1.5 hours
Sun
jul 2
live session
Lesson 6: Workflows & Plugins
8pm IST
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1.5 hours
sat
jul 8
Self-Study
Work on the assignments and practice what we learned in this course
sun
jul 9
Self-Study
Prepare your showcase and questions for the last session
sat
jul 15
live session
Showcases, closing thoughts and ask your burning questions
8pm IST
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2 hours
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Meet your instructor

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Vidhunnan Murugan

Product Designer, Podcaster and Mentor

Vidhunnan is a product designer driven by simplicity, creativity, and technology. He aims to solve complex problems with elegant and efficient design solutions that enhance productivity and user experience. Vidhunnan leverages the latest advancements in software and hardware to create innovative and streamlined processes. He takes a holistic approach to product design, considering every aspect of the user experience. Vidhunnan is committed to creating products that have a positive impact on people's lives and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with design. Currently, he is a Product Designer at Bigbasket, and he has previously worked with Rocketium and Tydy.

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What people are saying about the host

Vidhunnan is a calm personality person. He listened patiently and went beyond time limit to clear all my queries. He also gave suggestions on how my portfolio can be improved and how I can grow in the design industry. It was great having a conversation with Vidhunnan!

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Shubhangi Gupta

Product Designer, Yellow.ai

Vidhunnan has been very patient and helpful during all the sessions and conversations I've had with him. His suggestions and feedbacks on my project and designs have been truly interesting and insightful. Will always look forward to discuss new ideas with him!

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Riya Singh

Product Designer 1, Flipkart

Vidhunnan is an amazing mentor who is very patient and explains everything in detail. I learned a lot from him regarding UI/UX design and motion design. I recommend Vidhunnan to all aspiring UI/UX designers who want to make it big.

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Sukriti Arora

Product Manager, Rocketium

Amazing mentor. He guided me through the betterment of my projects. Someone to check back on your progress. I would recommend him to other designers as a mentor.

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Vartikaa Verma

UX Designer, Walmart Global Tech

Vidhunnan is an easy to talk-to person and approachable to nudge me in my design career. He answered everything from how to prioritise to creativity. It was a helpful conversation with him.

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Sripradha

Growth Designer, AECC Global

I just wanted to give a quick shoutout to Vidhunnan for being an absolute rockstar in helping me with my Postcards app. Even though postcard app is not very common, he totally got what I was trying to do and was able to provide really helpful feedback and suggestions for how to improve it. Overall, I'm so grateful for Vidhunnan's help and expertise. So if you're looking for someone who can offer amazing insights and be a pleasure to work with, Vidhunnan is your guy!

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Vishal Sawvaant

Founder, Design FWD Studio

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this course made for?
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Ideal for designers looking to create efficient, scalable designs and advance their career in Figma. Join now and level up your design game!

Do I need any prior experience to take this course?
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Prior knowledge of Figma recommended. This course is designed for designers looking to build on their existing skills and take their Figma knowledge to the next level.

What tools and frameworks will be covered in the course?
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We will be using Figma and some plugins on our workflow to improve your design efficiency.

What will I be able to do after completing this course?
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After completing this course, you will be able to use auto-layout & constraints to create fluid layouts.

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