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Figma fundamentals: create a carousel gallery
Thursday, September 14, 2023
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
About the workshop
Had enough of those dull designs that make your eyes glaze over? Time to shake things up! Join Markus Johansson on September 14 for a free workshop and learn how to create a dazzling carousel gallery in Figma.
In this workshop, you'll learn all about Figma and how to create cool carousel designs. First, you'll start with the basics like making shapes and lining them up using shortcuts. Then, Markus will show you step by step how to turn those shapes into a carousel using auto layout. It'll look like those cool Instagram story slides.
You'll also find out how to make create components and variants that you can use repeatedly. And guess what? Markus has more to share! He'll also talk about the right and wrong ways to make interactive pages with carousels. You'll learn the special tips that make your carousel really awesome.
When the workshop is over, you'll be a pro at making interactive pages with Figma carousels. You'll know how to make carousel designs that look amazing. So, scroll up and register.
Is this workshop right for me?
Our workshop is perfect for:
- Aspiring designers: Individuals looking to kickstart a career in UX/UI design.
- Career changers: People interested in shifting to a design-focused field.
- Design enthusiasts: Those passionate about creating user-friendly digital experiences.
- Art and design students: Students studying design, art, or related fields.
- Professionals seeking upskilling: Workers in other areas seeking to expand into design.
- Entrepreneurs and startups: Individuals wanting to learn design skills for their ventures.
- Freelancers: Those looking to broaden their skillset and offer design services.
This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are curious about or considering entering the UX/UI design field. You will also get a taste of what our part-time UX/UI bootcamp has to offer.
Workshop overview
In this workshop, you will:
- Introduction to Figma carousels
- Get a step-by-step guide on creating a basic carousel using auto-layout
- Create a basic carousel similar to Instagram stories with guidance
- Use provided components to create a larger interactive page that includes the carousel
- Discussion about the best practices for designing interactive pages with carousels
- Apply the best practices discussed to your design while creating a basic carousel similar to Instagram stories.
Agenda
- 6:00 - 6:10 PM: Welcome and introduction to Constructor Academy and UX/UI design
- 6:10 - 7:20 PM: Workshop
- 7:20 - 7:25 PM: Q&A session
- 7:25 - 7:30 PM: Closing words
Meet your industry expert
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Markus Johansson
UX UX-Designer and instructor at Constructor Academy
Markus Johansson is a UX designer currently working at Sopra Steria. With two years of design experience, Markus has developed a keen eye for creating easy-to-use and visually appealing designs. He draws inspiration from his previous jobs and applies it to his current work. Markus specializes in accessibility, user research, and UI prototyping, often using tools such as Figma to bring his ideas to life. He is well-versed in the SCRUM and LEAN work methods and works closely with developers to ensure a seamless transition from prototype to code. Markus is also adept at creating prototypes, style guides, and guidelines to ensure consistency throughout a project.
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No matter your background or experience level, our workshop provides an accessible and engaging learning experience. Join us and unlock the power of Figma to bring your ideas to life!
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