Figma: Learning Design from Basics to Pro

Today, designers are in high demand in the digital industry. Web design, mobile app interface design, animation, and multimedia project development are just a few of the areas where their professional designer's skills are needed.

That is why learning Figma has become an essential part of the education for children who aspire to be creative and have a successful career in the digital industry.

Figma is not just a tool; it is a gateway to a world of endless possibilities and technological innovation. With its help, children can not only learn the basics of design, but also reach their full potential as professionals.

By entering the Figma's world, small creators will discover a whole universe of knowledge, skills, and creative inspiration that will help them become leaders in the design world.

Why we are your choice?

Our approach to classes is designed to combine the child's development with immersion in an interesting profession. We create a friendly atmosphere where every student feels comfortable and freely expresses their thoughts. Learning with us is always a lot of practice without an empty theory.

The lesson structure at CODDY has been carefully designed by experienced methodologists and teachers with the aim of keeping students interested, developing their creativity, and helping them create unique projects.

What is Figma and why should children learn it?

Figma is a software that is used to create various types of designs. You can use it to draw pictures, create website layouts, develop interfaces for mobile applications, and much more.

Learning Figma for children offers many advantages and has several important advantages. Here are some of them:

• Increase creativity: children can experiment with different styles, colors and shapes, which contributes to the development of their artistic taste.
  
  
• Future career preparation: Experience with Figma can be a significant advantage when starting a career in design. In addition, using Figma allows you to qualify for a higher salary than those who are not familiar with it.
  
  
• Teamwork: Figma allows you to work on projects in real time and share the results with other team members. For children, this is a great opportunity to learn how to work together, communicate, and share tasks.
  
  
• Improve learning and creativity: Figma helps you organize your studies, create presentations and projects, and develop logical thinking, attention to details, and the ability to structure information.
  

Who will benefit from our course?

The course is ideal for children from 12 to 16 years old who are interested in design and creativity. Also, for those who are involved in school projects or who want to expand their horizons and get acquainted with new technologies.

No prior design knowledge is necessary to enroll in the course.
All you need is a desire to learn and an interest in creativity.

Course objectives

The structure of each lesson is designed to keep children interested, inspire them, help them create unique projects and share their thoughts.

The main objectives of the course are:

• learn the basics of web design in Figma online-editor.
  
  
• learn how to apply design tools to your projects.
  
  
• learn the basics of designing websites and mobile apps.
  
  
• develop project work skills.
  

In this course, children:

• learn the main functions and features of the Figma software,
  
  
• learn how to work with layers, grouping, exporting and importing images, as well as with colors and gradients,
  
  
• install plugins and use them in practice,
  
  
• be able to create layouts, postcards, and design prints for T-shirts,
  
  
• develop game prototypes, learn about interface design (UI), and gain a better understanding of the user experience (UX),
  
  
• create their own mobile app prototypes,
  
  
• learn how to develop website prototypes, create page layouts, and work on design details.
  

Completed CODDY® course outcomes:

• have mastered working with the Figma interface, layers, shapes, frames, and text for advertising products;
  
  
• studied the generation and selection of design elements;
  
  
• improved their skills of working with color through the development of a postcard design;
  
  
• have mastered the basics of Adobe Photoshop and learned how to edit images;
  
  
• studied the process of creating logos;
  
  
• explored the difference between vector and bitmap images;
  
  
• got acquainted with the pen tool and its features;
  
  
• developed patterns for their projects;
  
  
• studied the use of mockups in design;
  
  
• improved their skills in working with advertising products by creating ready-made prints;
  
  
• learned more about the user experience, colors, and color palettes;
  
  
• created prototypes of mobile apps, games, and websites, as well as their layouts;
  
  
• completed their own final project based on technical specifications (TS).
  

Graduates of the course will be able to:

• create professional layouts for websites, mobile apps, games, and other digital products;
  
  
• develop interface designs based on user experience (UX) and user interface (UI);
  
  
• design prototypes for testing and demonstrating product concepts;
  
  
• create advertising materials, postcards, clothing prints, and other marketing products;
  
  
• use plugins to improve the performance and extend the functionality of the Figma software;
  
  
• apply their knowledge of colors, composition, and design structure to create effective and attractive projects;
  
  
• demonstrate the skills of a professional designer and readiness to work in the field of interface design and visual communication.
  

What do I need for the lessons?

For the lessons your child will need:

• A computer or laptop with internet access
  (we recommend a connection speed of at least 20 Mbps),
• Headphones and audio enhancement equipment - a microphone or headset.
  

Please make sure you have a stable internet connection before you start the class.

Computer System Requirements:

You must have a computer that meets certain requirements to successfully complete the course. Please follow the link for detailed information on computer requirements.

Course Software Installation Instructions:

We provide instructions for installing the software required for the course, which you can open by clicking here.

Please follow the step-by-step instructions to successfully install the software. If you have any questions or problems during the installation process, please contact your manager or course instructor.

We are proud of the success of each student who has completed our course and therefore issue a personal certificate from CODDY at the end of the course. This certificate is a proof of the achievements and efforts invested in the course and can be used to build the student's portfolio.

Please join us!

Enroll to for a free trial session right now and discover the world of web design for your child with CODDY. Don't miss this unique opportunity!