Master Figma for Web Design & Freelancing Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This course offers a comprehensive introduction to web design using Figma, structured into six modules designed for beginners. You'll gain hands-on experience through practical projects, learn industry-standard practices, and build a professional portfolio. With approximately 15–18 hours of total content, the course balances theory and real-world application, guiding you from foundational concepts to a final capstone project.
Module 1: Introduction & Foundations
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Understanding Figma interface and basic tools
- Setting up projects with artboards and grids
- Applying best practices in design workflows
- Hands-on exercise: Creating a simple landing page
Module 2: Core Concepts & Theory
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Principles of UI/UX design
- Color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy
- Case study analysis: Deconstructing modern websites
- Interactive lab: Building a wireframe in Figma
Module 3: Practical Application & Techniques
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Designing responsive layouts for web
- Creating buttons, forms, and navigation elements
- Applying spacing, consistency, and design systems
- Hands-on exercise: Designing a responsive blog layout
Module 4: Advanced Topics & Methods
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Using Figma components and styles efficiently
- Prototyping interactions and transitions
- Collaborating with teams using Figma features
- Hands-on exercise: Building a clickable prototype
Module 5: Case Studies & Real-World Projects
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Analyzing real-world web design case studies
- Reviewing industry-standard tools and frameworks
- Discussion of best practices in professional settings
- Hands-on project: Redesigning a live website
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Deliverable 1: Complete a responsive website design in Figma
- Deliverable 2: Create a clickable prototype with user flows
- Deliverable 3: Submit for peer review and instructor feedback
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- No prior design experience required
- A free Figma account (instructions provided)
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Design modern, responsive websites using Figma
- Apply UI/UX fundamentals to real-world projects
- Build a professional portfolio of web designs
- Collaborate effectively using Figma’s team features
- Evaluate and implement current web design best practices