This Guided Project "Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems" is for beginners interested in UI design using Material Design 3. In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to to create a color scheme with Material Design 3's color system, select accessible typography that reflects the brand's personality following Material Design 3's typography guidelines, and design shapes using Material Design 3's principles of elevation and shapes, as you build a UI system based on your client’s brand personality using Material Design 3 in Figma. To achieve this, we will work through creating a UI system for a website. This project is unique because it provides hands-on activities that allow you to apply your newly acquired skills in real-time. In order to be successful in this project, you will need access to Figma and a basic understanding of how to use it.
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What you'll learn
Understand what Material Design 3 is and how to use it to simplify your design work.
Select accessible typography & color scheme that using Material Design 3's color system & typography guidelines.
Design a hi-fi wireframes using Material Design 3 components.
Skills you'll practice
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July 2024
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Task 1: Understanding Material Design 3 & Getting Set Up
Task 2: Using MD3 to Create a Cohesive Color Scheme
Task 3: Using MD3 to Select Typography
Task 4: Practice Task
Task 5: MD3’s Component Library
Task 6: Designing with MD3’s Component Library
Task 7: Cumulative Challenge
Recommended experience
Access to Figma & a basic understanding of how to use it. Learners need to have a general understanding what UI and design systems are.
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
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This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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