Introduction to Figma - A conversation
This video is an introduction to Figma, a popular design software, geared towards beginners. It's led by The Zuri Team and is part of a larger course. In this video, you'll learn the foundational concepts of Figma through a conversation-style format. The instructor answers questions from students throughout the video, covering topics like: - Using Drop Shadows: The instructor advises against using drop shadows until you understand how to mix them well. They recommend using strokes for subtle shadows instead. - Saving Files: You can save Figma designs in PNG and JPEG formats. - Upgrading to Figma Education: Upgrading to a paid Figma account is not required, but it gives you access to all features. There's a free tier that allows you to use many core functionalities. - Figma Community: The Figma Community is a resource for finding design systems, UI kits, and other helpful assets. The instructor provides a link to a specific UI kit in the Figma Community. - Transferring Host: You can transfer hosting privileges to another participant in your Figma session. - Using Components and Plugins: The instructor recommends using components from Figma libraries or plugins to access icons, rather than downloading them individually. Assignment and Course Schedule: This video covers the first assignment. The second assignment will likely be delivered by tomorrow or the day after. You can expect to receive assignments in chunks to allow for manageable deadlines. Learning Resources: The instructor recommends using YouTube as a resource to supplement your learning after the course.
This video is an introduction to Figma, a popular design software, geared towards beginners. It's led by The Zuri Team and is part of a larger course. In this video, you'll learn the foundational concepts of Figma through a conversation-style format. The instructor answers questions from students throughout the video, covering topics like: - Using Drop Shadows: The instructor advises against using drop shadows until you understand how to mix them well. They recommend using strokes for subtle shadows instead. - Saving Files: You can save Figma designs in PNG and JPEG formats. - Upgrading to Figma Education: Upgrading to a paid Figma account is not required, but it gives you access to all features. There's a free tier that allows you to use many core functionalities. - Figma Community: The Figma Community is a resource for finding design systems, UI kits, and other helpful assets. The instructor provides a link to a specific UI kit in the Figma Community. - Transferring Host: You can transfer hosting privileges to another participant in your Figma session. - Using Components and Plugins: The instructor recommends using components from Figma libraries or plugins to access icons, rather than downloading them individually. Assignment and Course Schedule: This video covers the first assignment. The second assignment will likely be delivered by tomorrow or the day after. You can expect to receive assignments in chunks to allow for manageable deadlines. Learning Resources: The instructor recommends using YouTube as a resource to supplement your learning after the course.