Web Design with Figma: Building Striking Compositions
A course by Pablo Stanley , Designer and Illustrator
Learn the principles behind creating strong digital compositions that take your designs to the next level
Learn the principles behind creating strong digital compositions that take your designs to the next level
A strong visual composition not only looks good but also has the power to serve a function and communicate a message clearly. Designer and illustrator Pablo Stanley uses design as a way to share stories and connect with others. He hosts workshops around the world, as well as his own design podcast, Diseño Cha Cha Cha.
In this course, Pablo teaches you the basics of visual design and how to create a powerful composition using Figma. Learn a new tool and the principles that will take your designs to the next level.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 12 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (586)
- 15,914 students
- 20 lessons (2h 43m)
- 12 additional resources (0 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
FigmaWhat is this course's project?
Create a powerful landing page for your website using visual design principles.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in graphic or web design or who wants to learn more about Figma.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
You will need a computer, something to sketch with, and a Figma account.
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A course by Pablo Stanley
Pablo Stanley is a Mexican designer, illustrator, and co-founder of the creative design tool Blush. He studied design and visual communications at university before starting his career as a creative director.
Since then, he’s worked as a lead at Invision, a staff designer at Lyft, and co-founded both Carbon Health and Blush. He hosts workshops around the world and has a podcast about design and technology. Alongside writing and illustrating the comic The Design Team, he also shares his work with over 45K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Visual Design Foundations
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Composition and Visual Design Principles
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Gestalt Principles Used in Design
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Visual Hierarchy
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Affordances in UI
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U3
Visual Elements
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Intro to Visual Elements and Understanding the Brief
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Basic Composition in Figma
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Typography
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Creating a Color Palette
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Graphics and Icons
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Visual Styles
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U4
Putting it All Together
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Sketching a Wireframe
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Defining Your Visual Style Guide 1
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Defining Your Visual Style Guide 2
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Building a High-Fidelity Mock-up 1
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Building a High-Fidelity Mock-up 2
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U5
Prototyping
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Buttons Interactions
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Linking to Pages and Modals
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Sharing Your Prototype
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FP
Final project
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Web Design with Figma: Building Striking Compositions
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galileazen94
Es un buen curso para iniciar Figma, me agrada que el profesor, ademas de darte una introduccion a la plataforma, te da datos y reglas que todo diseñador deberia seguir.
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akyolhaticenur
PlusAn easy to understand course for beginners. Especially the right choice for getting used to figma.
ing.edgarruizt
Pretty good course for beginners!
terezadidier
Prático, rápido, abrangente, leve, lindo e divertido.
Adorei.
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pgallego26
PlusMuy bueno para iniciar. Creo que alguien que inicie con este tipo de contenidos puede lograr un futuro increíble.
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