Note: If you have a different UI than in the course, you can change it back by clicking the '?' in the bottom right corner of Figma and select 'Go back to previous UI'. Happy Figma'ing!

Figma Advanced Tutorial: Become a Figma Pro

Class project 07 - Sliding Button Nav Challenge

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Course contents
SECTION: 1
Getting Started 5:42
SECTION: 2
Auto Layout - Level 1 55:49
SECTION: 3
Advanced Workflow Tricks 35:51
SECTION: 4
Grids 20:20
SECTION: 5
Simple App Brand 19:52
SECTION: 6
Nested & Responsive Auto layouts 48:11
SECTION: 7
Animation - Level 1 1:11:43
SECTION: 8
Prototyping - Level 1 1:26:31
1. Create & remove bulk multiple noodles wires at once in Figma
3:05
2. Quiz question 13
3. How to bulk update nav links in your Figma prototype
3:15
4. How to set the right phone and find old prototype phones in Figma
4:01
5. How to make sticky scroll position search bar in Figma
3:43
6. Quiz question 14
7. How to stack multiple sticky text vertical scrolling in Figma
13:56
8. Quiz question 15
9. Class project 06 - Multiple Sticky Headings
2:25
10. How to make Interactive Components in Figma
3:42
11. How to make a checkmark turn on and off in Figma
2:38
12. Interactive components with sliding button in navigation for Figma
6:55
13. Quiz question 16
14. Class project 07 - Sliding Button Nav Challenge
4:14
15. Class project 07 - Completed
3:51
16. How to use Sections in Figma for organizing your content
4:49
17. How to use sections for prototyping in Figma
6:38
18. Quiz question 17
19. How to add iOS battery wifi notch status bar to Figma
7:11
20. How to add iOS or Android Snack Bar UI to Figma
10:38
21. Class project 08 - Operating System UI
1:47
22. Be careful what you create in Figma
3:43
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Advanced Layers 29:26
SECTION: 10
Components & Variants - Level 1 1:07:49
SECTION: 11
Typography 57:38
SECTION: 12
Imagery 1:03:59
1. How to create an image style in Figma
3:47
2. Quiz question 27
3. What's the difference with Images inside frames vs fills vs Masked in Figma
4:15
4. How to crop images using shortcuts in Figma
2:13
5. Quiz question 28
6. How to mask images with text in Figma
6:21
7. Class Project 10 - Text Mask
2:49
8. How to mask using transparent pngs with alpha channels in Figma
6:35
9. Quiz question 29
10. Class Project 11 - Alpha Mask
1:23
11. How to create a luma mask in Figma
3:02
12. Quiz question 30
13. Class project 12 - Luma Mask
1:00
14. How to make a spillover mask outside of the frame in Figma
9:49
15. How to use the pen tool to make image masks in Figma
11:04
16. Quiz question 31
17. How to use color layer blending modes in Figma
9:13
18. Class project 13 - Social Ad
2:28
19. Quiz question 32
SECTION: 13
Video 33:47
SECTION: 14
Color 17:38
SECTION: 15
Styles & Libraries 34:20
SECTION: 16
Drawing, Stroke & Fill 36:19
SECTION: 17
Auto Layout - Level 2 34:07
1. How to overlap & stack things in a Figma Autolayout
3:16
2. Quiz question 39
3. What are the shortcuts for hug & fill in Figma
3:36
4. Quiz question 40
5. How to set absolute spacing so things ignore Autolayout in Figma
2:47
6. Quiz question 41
7. How to absolute position something that is responsive in Figma
2:23
8. How stick things to the bottom right of an auto layout in Figma
4:02
9. How to resize a box automatically in a Auto Layout to match text in Figma
4:52
10. What are the autolayout padding and resizing shortcuts
1:51
11. How to create a minimum width height button in Figma
4:23
12. How to wrap auto layout objects in Figma
1:42
13. What does stroke included excluded mean in Figma auto layout
2:00
14. Quiz question 42
15. How to set custom spacing in auto layouts in Figma
3:15
SECTION: 18
Components & Variants - Level 2 18:22
SECTION: 19
Prototyping - Level 2 1:01:57
SECTION: 20
Variables 33:57
SECTION: 21
Design Tokens 29:28
SECTION: 22
Animation - Level 2 16:52
SECTION: 23
Accessibility 11:01
SECTION: 24
Working with Stakeholders 49:39
SECTION: 25
What Next 21:49

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Gabriela Leśna

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Chelbe Harris

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Project 07 - Sliding Button Nav Challenge
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Curtis Lokszyn

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Susannah Dy

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Sarah Lowe

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Azam Olimov

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Class project 07 - Sliding Button Nav Challenge
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Mateja Mitrovic

@matejaMitrovic

Here is the link to my prototype: https://www.figma.com/proto/IcBOoUtVsjGHKNq1L4ADuJ/Event-App-v1.0?page-id=0%3A1&node-id=2-2&viewport=226%2C620%2C0.74&t=TISt4FMf2f13gcNB-1&scaling=min-zoom&content-scaling=fixed&starting-point-node-id=118%3A89 Screen recording won't work, that's why I am sharing like this. Please, please, give me some suggestions and critics :D
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Jason Marin

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Anna Abdulova

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Rallou Ralli

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Anais Safari

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Lisa Sysun

@LisaSysun

Class Project 7_Challenge 1 (https://vimeo.com/1060240341/d970604897)
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Yen Tran

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Dewanshi Chandeliya

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Vina Rostomyan

@vinaRostomyan

https://vimeo.com/1059543525/e505d33dda
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Enric Mestres Bonet

@enricMestres
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Alexandra K

@alexandrinnne

That was fun!
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pasquale mazzei

@pasqualemazzei

was able to change the text color and color box in part 2. However, my initial instinct was to create a variant button of each state and then add a hover or delay transition. I made things overcomplicated in my head. Is there any other way of doing an animated gradient and what technique should i use? A nested component with the animated box?
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Amer A

@eternal

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1057224402/ed41e2b9cc
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Kotryna Siugzdinyte

@KotrynaSiug

Presenting both versions :) Genuinely can't decide which I prefer - the slim line has a bit more 'newspaper', understated vibe which I feel fits the persona quite well however, the full-button version seems much more clear UX wise. Thoughts? Method for thick: 1. Create a variant for the menu 2. Increase line stroke (and a bit width too) for var.2 3. Duplicate existing pages (rename v2), and connect their noodles to the new variant counterparts 4. On-page, change the 'active' pages text colour to white.
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Flavio Neto

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Frank Miskar

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Nicolay Dahlgren

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Sliding Lines, which i prefer over buttons
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Frederic Catherine

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rowenna roelofsen

@rowennaroelofsen

Link to video on vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1050372200/3d34daf10f?share=copy
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Michaela Weinreb

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Inhae Chung

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Eliasib Leija

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Lucía Alegria Talon

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Course info

177 lessons / 16 hours 46 quiz questions 21 projects Certificate of achievement

Overview

Hi there, aspiring Figma enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey with me, Dan Scott, as we unlock the full potential of our Figma skills in the dazzling realm of UX/UI Design using Figma Advanced?

Try Figma for free by clicking here.

This course is tailor-made for those who have already mastered the fundamental principles of UI/UX Design using Figma. If you've triumphed over my Figma Essentials course or have a sneaking suspicion that there's a treasure trove of unexplored tools, tips, workflows, and updates awaiting your discovery, then look no further! This course is your golden ticket to taking your UI/UX prowess to the next level.

Together, we'll start by delving into the depths of multilevel nested autolayouts, and unravel the secrets used by UX professionals by learning:
- Workflow techniques, managing design assets, styles, components, grid and column layouts like true virtuosos.
- Learn how to use Variables and put them to work creating even more complete prototypes.
- Use variables to make Light & Dark Modes + Compact & Comfortable spacing versions of your components. 
- You’ll then take your new knowledge of variables to understand and create your own Design Tokens. 
  • - Unleashing the magic of advanced animation techniques, captivating users with animated background gradients and Houdini Text.
  • - Harness the power of Lottie animation files, breathing life into your designs.
  • - Crafting responsive elements that effortlessly adapt to any device, proving your design prowess knows no bounds.
  • - Unleashing the full potential of powerful images & video masking techniques, amplifying the visual impact of your creations.
  • - Mastering advanced typography features, transforming words into captivating works of art.
  • - Embracing the realm of AI, infusing your process with its genius to elevate your skills as a UX designer.
  • - Elevate your prototyping game, conducting user tests with finesse using advanced techniques.
  • - Unveiling sticky scroll buttons that stack, animated anchor points and booleans, and a host of other captivating effects.
  • - Creating enchanting dropdown menus, hover grow effects for images, and expanding search bars.
  • - Discovering the right accessibility tools & techniques, ensuring inclusivity and usability for all users.
  • - Becoming a variant boss, expertly taming unwieldy variants to just 1 or 2.
  • - Unveiling the secrets of seamless collaboration with designers, developers, and stakeholders.
  • - Mastering the art of exporting production-ready assets, bringing your designs to life beyond the realm of Figma.
  • - Unearthing professional workflow tricks & shortcuts, saving you precious time and skyrocketing your efficiency.
  • - Plus much more exciting advanced Figma goodness along the way!

As you journey through this course, you'll acquire the skills wielded by UX professionals, gaining a profound understanding of the UX Design industry. From concept to a highly polished finish, you'll confidently manage your own UX projects ideal for your portfolio.

Throughout the course, I'll assign assignments and projects that nurture your skills and empower you to create your very own unique UX design masterpiece for your portfolio. Don’t worry if this all seems overwhelmingly advanced right now, because the BYOL crew stands ready to support and guide you, ensuring your questions get answered.

It's time to embrace the call to upgrade yourself and transcend from being a good UX Designer to a bona fide Figma UX Superhero! Unlock your potential, save the day, and let your design prowess soar!

Requirements:

- A copy of Figma (a free plan is available on the Figma website).
  • - Basic knowledge of Figma is required. I recommend watching my Figma Essentials course prior to embarking on this epic adventure.

Who this course is for:

  • - UX/UI adventurers who already have a basic understanding of Figma.
  • - Self-taught Figma enthusiasts yearning for structured guidance.
  • - Graduates of my Figma Essentials Course, hungry for more knowledge and skills.
  • - Visionaries who have developed their own unique Figma approach but crave exploration of the vast universe of tools, updates, and time-saving techniques.

What you'll learn:

  • - Diving deep into multi level nested autolayouts. 
  • - Robust components that are easy to update and hard to break. 
  • - Component properties. 
- Variables
- Design Tokens
- Advanced Prototyping using Variables
  • - Learn Workflow tips and tricks for managing your design assets, styles, components, grid and column layouts.
  • - Advanced animation techniques
  • - Animated Background gradients. 
  • - Houdini Text
  • - Animate along a path in Figma
  • - How to add Lottie animation files in Figma
  • - Build responsive elements ready for any device size.
  • - The best shortcuts & plugins to make you a more efficient UX designer.
  • - Absolute Positioning of Autolayouts. 
  • - Powerful images & video masking techniques. 
  • - Advanced typography features. 
  • - Learn to use AI in your process to make you a better UX designer. 
  • - Advanced prototyping techniques to level up your user tests. 
  • - Make prototypes better and faster using tricks & shortcuts. 
  • - Sticky scroll buttons that stack. 
  • - Video playback controls. 
  • - Animated anchor points and booleans.
  • - Create a Dropdown menu
  • - Create a hover grow effect for images.
  • - Create and expanding Search Bar 
  • - Learn the right accessibility tools & techniques  
  • - Become a variant boss. Cutting down those 100 variants to just 1 or 2. 
  • - Learn the best ways to work with other designers, developers and stakeholders. 
  • - Build a UX project from beginning to end ready for your portfolio.
  • - Export production ready assets.
  • - Learn professional workflow tricks & shortcuts.
  • - Forum support from me and the rest of the BYOL crew.
  • - All the techniques used by UX professionals
  • - 160 videos of detailed Figma Advanced Content.
Daniel Scott

Daniel Scott

Founder of Bring Your Own Laptop & Chief Instructor

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I discovered the world of design as an art student when I stumbled upon a lab full of green & blue iMac G3’s. My initial curiosity around using the computer to create ‘art’ developed into a full-blown passion, eventually leading me to become a digital designer and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop.

Sharing and teaching are a huge part of who I am. As a certified Adobe instructor, I've had the honor of winning multiple Adobe teaching awards at their annual MAX conference. I see Bring Your Own Laptop as the supportive community I wished for when I was first starting out and intimidated by design. Through teaching, I hope to bring others along for the ride and empower my students to bring their stories, labors of love, and art into the world.
True to my Kiwi roots, I've lived in many places, and currently, I reside in Ireland with my wife and kids.

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Hi everyone, it is class project time/challenge... the first one, challenge one is basically recreating what we've already done... so this line that moves along... create three pages, create three Nav links... it doesn't have to be Today, Weekend, Newest, it's up to you... so I want to test that this structure works ...

and this little line moves underneath it... so do that first, and then the extra, the challenging bit... is I want you to move to this... so the line's gone, and now there's a background that moves along... and can you see, the text changed to white underneath. So that's it, I want you to do the first line one first...

and take a video, screencast of that version... and then move to this one, and do some changing, why? Because it's a challenge with, I think, within your grasp, that you actually do... and it'd be interesting to see which way you tackle it... and then the very next video, you'll see in the list here... there is a completed version of this challenge...

where I will do it, this particular one... just so that you can compare the way that you tackled it... with the way that I tackled it... you might find that you like your way better... you might like the way that I do better... but don't you get that video yet, do it yourself...

see where you go, see where you get stuck... see how long it took you, how complicated yours was... and then compare it to how complicated mine was. Now also, when you are doing a video of this... if you've been doing screencasts now... maybe look to use your phone to record it...

so get out your phone, like right now I got my phone in my hand... and just record you going through it... and show a little bit of a desk space, dirty, clean, doesn't matter... just to make the reviewing of these... a little more interesting for everybody... have a little look at everybody's desk, see what's going on...

so a video of your animation... though it's not essential, you can just take a normal screencast. So I've listed everything in the class exercises... but I kind of, I don't know, it feels long and hard... I feel like that demo was better... create three pages, create a Nav with three different links...

get those to work, so they jump to every page... then get that line to move under... all the different Nav options, get it to bounce along. One thing I have added in here is the Version History... so whenever I'm working, often, when you get to this point, where, let's say -  let's go back to this one here, you're like, "Where is he?"  - say you've finished this one... and you want to move on to the next kind of option of it...

you might be keen to just go... actually, I want to save this in time so I can come back to it if I need to... we cover this in the Essentials, but let's cover it again here. So I have nothing selected, go up here and say, 'Version History'... you can say... "All right, I'm going to go and make this something completely different"...

so I just want to hit '+', and say, "Sub Nav"... let's say that we're up to the "Button Slide 1"... and we're going to do something else with a gradient... just means that later on you can come back to that version, once you carry on... once you've done it, hit 'Done', that's one thing... it kind of gets you a bit stuck in there...

so you carry on, carry on, carry on, change it all, mix it up... you know, make this thing, I don't know, a different color, and you wreck it all... and then you can say... actually, click off in the background, go back to my Version History... and say, I'm going to go back to there, check it out... you can just look at it, that's it...

and hit 'Done', and it'll jump back to where you were... or you can say, actually, just 'Restore the Version'. I'm going to go back to here, and completely go back to that bit... and then hit 'Done', now we'll kind of reset back to there. So save a Version History once you've done the Line challenge... and then do that Button challenge, which is...

change the line to a button, see how you go there... and get the background to move along like the line did... in addition, and the kind of challenging bit is... how do you get the color to change... can you see, it goes from white... to black, to white, when the button goes underneath it...

that's one of your challenges... bonus points if you change the button color as well... and triple bonus points for gradients, love me a gradient... share the video of both challenges, send your links in... and upload it to the Assignment section... also share it on social media, tag us with FigmaAdvanced...

pick your platform, or all of them... and make sure you jump in and give some feedback to two other people... send it forward. All right, that is the challenge, I'll go through it myself in the next one... but do it yourself first, see where you get stuck... see how you approach it, there's no right way, if it works, it works...

but then you can check out my one in the next video... all right, good luck.
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