Ready to unlock the full visual power of Figma? In this course, Daniel Scott will have you explore advanced techniques in typography, image masking, video integration, color styling, and animation to elevate your design projects to a professional level. Whether you're enhancing a portfolio piece or working on a real-world UX/UI project, this course gives you the tools to create bold, expressive, and functional designs that impress.
Figma Pro Pt. 3: Advanced Typography, Masking & Media
Figma Pro Pt. 3: Advanced Typography, Masking & Media
This course is part of Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design Specialization
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9 hours to complete
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August 2025
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This course is part of the Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course
Master the art of professional typography in Figma by learning how to control spacing, font behavior, and advanced type settings. This module introduces you to detailed formatting options and techniques for improving the clarity and hierarchy of your text elements.
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8 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Go beyond static visuals with tools that enhance UX through automation and masking. You’ll discover how to integrate AI for placeholders and personas, and dive into Figma’s powerful image tools to mask and manipulate graphics with precision and creativity.
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11 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Level up your designs with advanced visual treatments. This module covers pen-drawn masks, layer blending modes, and dynamic video integration to bring your projects to life with professional polish.
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7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Learn how to build reusable, accessible systems with a creative edge. This module blends interaction design with scalable color and library management, giving you full control of your design language.
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10 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Master the inner workings of design system maintenance with tools to update, refactor, and migrate styles or components across files. You'll also sharpen your drawing and pen tool skills for custom UI flourishes.
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6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Bring everything together with fluid, professional animation. This final module focuses on animated nav menus, advanced boolean use, and layout stacking strategies to build high-fidelity prototypes and wow your stakeholders.
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5 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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