About this Course
In Part 2 of the Figma UI UX Design Essentials series, you’ll take your design skills to the next level by learning how to build clean, flexible layouts and reusable components. With Dan Scott as your instructor, you’ll move beyond the basics and explore powerful features like Auto Layout, Constraints, and Component Variants—tools essential for designing responsive, scalable UI. You’ll also dive deeper into visual design, learning how to use color styles, text styles, grids, and effects to bring consistency and polish to your work. Along the way, you’ll complete hands-on class projects that mimic real design challenges, giving you practical experience you can use in client work or your portfolio. This course is ideal for learners who already understand Figma’s interface and want to start designing like a professional. What sets it apart is its step-by-step approach to demystifying more advanced tools—so even intimidating concepts like nested components and naming conventions feel approachable and manageable. 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
What You'll Learn
- Build clean and flexible layouts using advanced tools
- Design reusable and variant components
- Apply Auto Layout and constraints for responsive UIs
- Use consistent color, text styles, and grids
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to understand English instructions and complete exercises
Instructors
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