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There are 6 modules in this course
In Part 3 of the Figma UI UX Design Essentials series, with Daniel Scott as your instructor, you’ll bring your designs to life through interactive prototypes and learn how to prepare your work for seamless developer handoff. This course focuses on building real-world UX workflows—teaching you how to create engaging animations, smart transitions, and micro interactions that elevate your user experience.
You’ll also learn how to share and collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and clients, using Figma’s built-in tools for comments, version history, and developer inspection. Dan walks you through advanced techniques like interactive components, flow mapping, and using Figma for responsive design—all in an easy-to-follow, project-driven format.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only be able to build high-fidelity prototypes, but you’ll also understand how to hand off your work professionally. Whether you're preparing for a UX design role or building your freelance portfolio, this final installment will help you move from a capable designer to a confident, job-ready pro.
Instructor bio:
Daniel Walter Scott is a digital designer, Adobe Certified Instructor, and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL). With over 14 years of teaching experience, he has helped thousands of learners worldwide master design and creative software across print, web, video, and now 3D. Daniel is an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor who combines industry expertise with a teaching style that’s practical, engaging, and memorable.
Originally from New Zealand, Daniel has lived and taught across Australia, Ireland, and beyond—sharing his skills with a truly global creative community. He’s passionate about helping students build real-world skills they can carry into their careers and creative projects.
When he’s not teaching, Daniel enjoys life with his Irish wife and kids. He brings this personal, down-to-earth perspective into his courses, making complex tools feel approachable and fun to learn.
Master advanced scrolling techniques and interactive navigation in Figma. You'll learn how to pin navigation bars, create smooth anchor link scrolls, and design horizontal swipe gestures. These tools help you guide user flow more effectively and build more responsive prototypes.
What's included
3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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3 videos•Total 23 minutes
How to pin navigation to top in Figma•11 minutes
How to make horizontal scrolling swipe in Figma•7 minutes
Automatic scroll down the page to anchor point in Figma•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Introduction•10 minutes
Specialization Project Instructions•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Team Collaboration and Libraries
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
Explore how to work efficiently as part of a design team. This module covers the structure of Teams, Projects, and Files in Figma, and introduces shared libraries that streamline collaboration and ensure consistency across your design system.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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2 videos•Total 16 minutes
What are Teams vs Projects vs Files in Figma•5 minutes
How do you use team libraries in Figma•11 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Advanced Animation Techniques
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Bring your UI to life with advanced animations. You’ll learn how to create custom transitions, use easing curves, and differentiate between animations and micro-interactions. This module also includes hands-on projects to help you build dynamic, engaging prototypes.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 49 minutes
The difference between animation & micro interactions•3 minutes
Animation with custom easing in Figma•26 minutes
Class Project 18 - My Second Animation•2 minutes
How to make animated transitions in Figma•17 minutes
Class Project - Page transition•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Micro Interactions in Figma
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
Delve into the details of micro-interactions that elevate user experience. This module teaches how to build interactive components, toggles, and animated menus—adding intuitive feedback and polish to your designs. You'll complete a project that puts these techniques into practice.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 16 minutes
Micro interactions using interactive components in Figma•6 minutes
Micro interaction toggle switch in Figma•4 minutes
Micro Interaction burger menu turned into cross in Figma•4 minutes
Class Project 20 - Micro interaction•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Exporting and Sharing Your Work
Module 5•1 hour to complete
Module details
Learn how to prepare and present your Figma designs for feedback, review, and development. You’ll explore best practices for customizing file thumbnails, exporting assets, and sharing your designs professionally with clients and stakeholders.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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3 videos•Total 19 minutes
How to change the thumbnail for Figma Files•4 minutes
How to export Images out of Figma•8 minutes
How to share you document with clients & stakeholders•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 5 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Finalizing and Launching Your Design
Module 6•2 hours to complete
Module details
Wrap up the course by preparing your project for handoff and launch. This module focuses on collaborating with developers, applying design system principles, and delivering a polished, handoff-ready file. You'll finish by submitting a complete project that showcases your full design process.
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Is financial aid available?
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