Intro to Figma | Online
About This Workshop
Meet Figma, a collaborative interface design tool.
Looking for an alternative to Photoshop or Sketch or just looking to try out a new design tool? In this workshop, you'll learn the ins and outs of Figma, a new online browser tool for designers (and lovers of design) that allows for easy collaboration with your team.
Through hands-on exercises, we'll build a simple project together to learn how to use styles, components, prototyping tools, and live preview - all within Figma itself. You'll also be able to immediate collaborate with others as you go!
Please note:
This workshop is highly interactive with group activities and discussions throughout. To participate you will need to:
- Have your camera turned on for the entire session
- Have an accessible microphone
- Be in a quiet, well-lit space with minimal distractions
- Strong internet connection
Takeaways
- Get to know the interface and tools of Figma
- Build a design in your free Figma account
Preparation
General familiarity with other design tools like Sketch will be helpful.
In preparation, please download Zoom.
This session is not recorded however, you will receive the instructor’s slides following the session.
If you have any questions please reach out to help@generalassemb.ly
About the Instructor
Design Lead, SBS Australia
Paolo is an multi-disciplinary Experience Designer with a passion for innovative design thinking and problem solving.
With a background in animation and motion graphics, he focuses on designing experiences that are not only user focused and simple, but memorable to use. He has more than 10 years of experience in creating digital strategies, products, and services across leading brands such as ASB, NRMA, Optus, Qantas and Commonwealth Bank.
Paolo is currently Design Lead at SBS Australia and is an instructor at General Assembly.
Refund Policy
We understand that, sometimes, plans change. If you can no longer make it to a class or workshop, please email us at least 7 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be given to cancellations made within a week of the class or workshop.
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