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.