General Course Overview by Genius In Hustle
The Mobile App Design in Figma: From Concept to Prototype course is designed to guide you through the entire mobile app design process, from ideation to a high-fidelity prototype, using Figma, one of the most popular and versatile design tools today. This hands-on course introduces you to Figma’s intuitive features, showing you how to create user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing, and highly functional mobile interfaces. Whether you’re aiming to design your first app or refine your existing skills, this course provides the essential knowledge needed to turn concepts into engaging digital experiences.
By the end of this course, you’ll have built a fully interactive mobile app prototype, showcasing your ability to translate ideas into professional-quality designs ready for development.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring UX/UI Designers eager to gain skills in mobile app design.
- Freelance Designers wanting to strengthen their portfolio with mobile app prototypes.
- Product Designers and Developers looking to understand the design process in Figma for a more collaborative workflow.
- Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs interested in designing a prototype of their app idea without hiring a designer.
What You’ll Learn:
Each module is carefully crafted to teach you the foundations of Figma and mobile app design, progressively moving you toward creating a fully functional prototype. This course takes a project-based approach, enabling you to work on a real-world app design while mastering Figma’s tools and features.
Module 1: Introduction to Figma and Setting Up Your Workspace
Learning Outcome:
Understand Figma’s interface and tools, set up a workspace, and become familiar with essential navigation, layering, and component structures that will form the basis of your design.
Module 2: Principles of Effective Mobile UI/UX Design
Learning Outcome:
Gain insights into fundamental mobile UI/UX design principles, including color theory, typography, and layout, setting the stage for user-friendly, visually appealing designs.
Module 3: Defining Your App’s Purpose and User Personas
Learning Outcome:
Learn how to identify your app’s purpose and define user personas, creating a clear direction for the app’s design to align with target audience needs.
Module 4: Creating Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Learning Outcome:
Develop low-fidelity wireframes for key app screens, establishing the structure and functionality of the app before adding visual elements.
Module 5: Designing Core App Screens (Home, Login, Dashboard)
Learning Outcome:
Design primary screens, such as the home, login, and dashboard pages, applying Figma’s features for efficient, pixel-perfect layouts that enhance usability.
Module 6: Advanced Figma Techniques – Components, Auto Layout, and Constraints
Learning Outcome:
Master advanced features like components, auto layout, and constraints to create adaptable, reusable elements that streamline your design workflow.
Module 7: Adding Interactivity with Prototyping Tools
Learning Outcome:
Learn how to use Figma’s prototyping tools to add interactivity, allowing you to build transitions and interactive elements that create a real-world app experience.
Module 8: User Testing and Iterating Your Design
Learning Outcome:
Understand how to gather feedback on your prototype through user testing, then iterate and refine your design based on insights gained to enhance user satisfaction.
Module 9: Building a High-Fidelity Prototype
Learning Outcome:
Combine all design elements into a polished, high-fidelity prototype, showcasing the look and feel of the final product, complete with interactions and animations.
Module 10: Preparing and Exporting Assets for Development
Learning Outcome:
Learn to export your design assets and create developer-ready specifications, ensuring a smooth transition from design to development for an efficient handoff process.
Why Take This Course?
By completing this course, you will develop:
- A Professional-Grade App Prototype: Apply Figma’s advanced tools to produce a fully interactive, high-fidelity app prototype ready for user testing or developer handoff.
- Skills in UI/UX Design Principles: Gain expertise in mobile UI/UX best practices, from user-centered design to effective layout, color, and typography choices.
- Efficiency in Figma’s Tools and Features: Master Figma’s workspace, leveraging components, auto layout, and other time-saving tools to create adaptable, scalable designs.
- Proficiency in Prototyping and Testing: Build an understanding of app prototyping and user testing, crucial steps in producing functional and engaging mobile experiences.
Why Figma?
Figma has become an industry standard due to its cloud-based collaboration features, ease of use, and powerful design capabilities. Learning Figma gives you a competitive edge in the UX/UI design industry, enabling you to create beautiful, functional designs while working seamlessly with team members or clients.
Prerequisites
This course is open to beginners and requires no prior knowledge of Figma or mobile app design. Basic familiarity with design tools and interest in mobile UX/UI are helpful but not necessary.
Embark on a creative journey with Mobile App Design in Figma: From Concept to Prototype and bring your app ideas to life. Enroll now to design, prototype, and showcase your unique vision!
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