Figma for Busy People: Mastering Auto Layout

Why Take This ClassThis is a concise yet comprehensive class, made specifically for busy people who don't have a lot of time to spare but still want to learn something valuable. By the end of this class you'll be able to build Figma layouts much faster than before and use the Auto Layout feature like a true pro. Class OverviewI'll start by showing you how to add Auto Layout and how to organize and arrange objects.

Then I'll teach you how to work with nested frames, how to set the direction and element positioning, how to work with gaps and paddings, how to align elements properly and how to use resizing options to create adaptive designs. What You'll LearnDifferent ways of adding Auto Layout to a frameHow to add, duplicate, and remove objects inside an Auto Layout frameHow to arrange and reorder objects inside an Auto Layout frameHow to remove Auto LayoutAuto Layout nesting techniquesHow to change the direction of objects inside an Auto Layout frameHow to position objects absolutelyThe importance and use cases of canvas stacking orderHow to change the gap between itemsWhen and how to use negative spacingHow to add padding to objectsHow to set alignment on child objectsHow to use the text baseline alignmentThe power of using minimum and maximum dimensionsHow to set fixed dimensionsHow to set frames to perfectly fit their contentHow to set frames to occupy the entire available space within their parent containerPractical ApplicationsThis class isn't just about theory. Each main lesson is accompanied by practical applications where we'll re-create layouts from real websites, giving you valuable hands-on experience.

Plus, there are assignments for each major lesson, providing you with the opportunity to practice and reinforce your newfound skills. The asignments also come with written instructions. Is This Course for You.

Absolutely. This class will be valuable for total beginners but also seasoned designers. You don't need extensive Figma experience, but a certain familiarity with the Figma UI will make the class easier to follow.