Discover the power of Figma's Auto Layout alongside me, as we transform complex design challenges into simple and enjoyable learning experiences, perfect for both beginners and seasoned designers alike.

Why Take This Class

This 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 Overview

In this class I will teach you how to master Figma's Auto Layout in under 90 minutes. I'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 Learn

Different ways of adding Auto Layout to a frame
How to add, duplicate, and remove objects inside an Auto Layout frame
How to arrange and reorder objects inside an Auto Layout frame
How to remove Auto Layout
Auto Layout nesting techniques
How to change the direction of objects inside an Auto Layout frame
How to position objects absolutely
The importance and use cases of canvas stacking order
How to change the gap between items
When and how to use negative spacing
How to add padding to objects
How to set alignment on child objects
How to use the text baseline alignment
The power of using minimum and maximum dimensions
How to set fixed dimensions
How to set frames to perfectly fit their content
How to set frames to occupy the entire available space within their parent container

Practical Applications

This 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.

Student Assignments

Each major lesson comes with a student assignment, providing you with the opportunity to practice and reinforce your newfound skills. The assignments also come with written instructions.

You can download all the assignments by getting a copy of the file below:

Download Student Assignments

Is This Class for You?

If you're looking to get better at building layouts with Figma then YES, 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. This is all about making Auto Layout fun and easy, no matter where you're starting from.

What You’ll Need

We'll exclusively use Figma for our work, so all you need is a browser and a free Figma account. Whether you're on a laptop or desktop computer, running Mac, Windows, or Linux, you're all set to dive in.

Let’s Get Started

Are you ready to master Figma Auto Layout? Then join me on this journey of discovery and I'll see you in class!

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