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Figma is a web design tool designed to create and craft web mockups. The tool offers numerous features that allow for managing vector elements, raster images, and for creating wireframes, UI mockups, as well as web prototypes.
The Digidop Academy is launching its Figma & Web Design training in English!
1. What is the Digidop Academy?
At Digidop, we are constantly faced with market needs and its exponential growth. We explore numerous no-code tools, various business models, and deal with all kinds of client challenges every day. These are all insights we wanted to share with the French no-code community by creating the Digidop Academy.
The Digidop Academy is a collection of free resources aimed at sharing our knowledge of no-code, web design, and web development with a community of users. The types of content you can find there are varied:
Our goal is to create informative and relevant content, and we base this on genuine market challenges.
Let us know what type of content interests you via the suggestion box!
2. Objectives of the Figma Training
The Figma training offered by the Digidop Academy includes a series of courses with the objectives to
- Teach you how to design in Figma
- Provide you with a structure and methodology to execute a web design project
- Give you basic concepts and design principles
- Provide you with tips and tools to realize your projects
3. Course Content
The training consists of 76 videos divided into 7 modules.
Chapter I - Discovering the Figma Interface at 360°
Overview of the Figma dashboard and a comprehensive view of all designer features.
Access Chapter I - Figma Interface 360°
Chapter II - Preparing Your Design File
Preparing your Figma design file and creating the necessary pages for the web design project.
Access Chapter II - Prepare a Figma File
Chapter III - Principles of Web Design
Principles and fundamentals of UX, user habits, and web trends related to UI. A special focus on web accessibility, which is a crucial aspect of design.
Access Chapter III - Principles of Web Design
Chapter IV - Create a UX & UI Mockup on Figma
Learn how to create a UX wireframe and a UI mockup in Figma.
Access Chapter IV - UX & UI Mockup
Chapter V - Create a Prototype on Figma
Add animations to a Figma mockup to create a dynamic web prototype.
Access Chapter V - Web Prototype
Chapter VI - Create a Design System
Create a design system in Figma, organizing components, text styles, colors, and graphic elements of the project.
Access Chapter VI - Design System
Chapter VII - Collaborate on Figma
Access Chapter VII - Collaborate on Figma
To meet our various objectives, we rely throughout this course on a practical case: replicating the Client-First landing page.
4. Duration
In this training, we offer a series of videos in a "course format" (<15 min). The goal is to address topics and respond to specific challenges in each video.
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- 76 videos (short format)
5. Format
The remote format allows us to offer a course accessible from anywhere at any time.
- 100% e-learning
- Short Format (Video < 10 minutes)
6. Price
The training is completely free!
For those who wish, you can simply leave us a Buy Me a Coffee donation. All the funds we raise will be directly reinvested into free content for the Digidop Academy. 🥰
7. Who is the Figma Training for?
This training is aimed at beginners and intermediate learners, and is suitable for all types of individuals looking to discover the fundamentals of design and learn to use Figma comprehensively.
- Freelance Designers
- Freelance Web Designers
- Marketers
- Community Managers
- Web Design Students
8. Can I become a Figma expert or freelance web designer after training?
Our training aims to equip you with comprehensive technical knowledge on the use of the Figma tool. Additionally, it provides cognitive and practical knowledge on establishing a web designer's methodology.
The goal is to provide you with insights and frameworks to guide you in developing your own methodology. This is, therefore, a first step towards becoming a Figma expert or a freelance web designer, but you will need to complement this training with concrete applications. So, learn and then take action!
9. Why should I train in Figma?
There are numerous reasons to become a true Figma expert! Figma is a design tool that is highly flexible and can be useful in many situations.
First, from a professional perspective, regardless of your sector, your company, or the position you hold, you can find utility in this tool:
- Marketing Department: creating visuals, advertising campaigns, social media, landing page design, merchandise, ...
- Sales Department : brochures, product presentation materials, email signatures, ...
- Product Department : prototypes, mockups, plans, mind maps, timelines, brainstorming, ...
- Human Resources: onboarding plans, document customization, corporate presentations, ...
- Design & Development: website mockups, UX, UI, creating user interfaces, web app design, dashboards, ...
Then on a personal level, the tool can also be of great utility, for instance, to create your own CV, retouch photos, map your projects, etc.
Finally, Figma is a real professional tool that could be at the center of your business model if you wish to venture into freelancing or join an agency! The tool allows you to execute any type of web design project, launch offers, collaborate with other designers or developers, share projects with clients, and collaborate, etc.
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