Figma for Web Design Practice Exam
Figma for Web Design Practice Exam
About Figma for Web Design Exam
The Figma for Web Design certification exam evaluates a candidate’s proficiency in using Figma to create modern, responsive web designs. It assesses knowledge of UI/UX principles, wireframing, prototyping, collaboration, and design systems within Figma. The exam is designed for individuals looking to validate their ability to use Figma effectively in a professional web design workflow, ensuring they can create high-fidelity designs, manage design systems, and collaborate with teams efficiently. Candidates must demonstrate their expertise in designing web layouts, applying typography and color theory, creating interactive prototypes, and optimizing workflows for collaboration.
Skills Required
To pass the Figma for Web Design certification, candidates should have a strong understanding of the following skills:
- Navigating the Figma interface, including frames, components, and layers
- Understanding auto-layout, constraints, and responsive design principles
- Working with Figma's vector tools, shapes, and grids
- Wireframing and low-fidelity prototyping techniques
- Creating user-friendly web interfaces based on UI/UX best practices
- Applying design consistency with color theory, typography, and spacing
- Creating interactive prototypes with transitions and animations
- Understanding user flows and testing interactions
- Using smart animate, overlays, and hover states effectively
- Setting up shared libraries and reusable components
- Managing and maintaining design systems
- Collaborating with developers using Figma’s inspect tools and design tokens
- Preparing assets for web development (SVG, PNG, and JPEG formats)
- Generating CSS code and redlining designs for handoff
- Understanding version control and file management in Figma
Who should take the Exam?
This certification is ideal for:
- UI/UX Designers
- Web Designers
- Graphic Designers
- Product Designers
- Front-End Developers
- Freelancers & Agencies
- Anyone looking to build a career in web design, improve their design workflow, and showcase their expertise in using Figma for creating stunning, user-friendly web experiences.
Course Outline
The Figma for Web Design Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1. Course Introduction
- Overview of Figma and its advantages over other design tools
- Designing your first website
- Refining and improving your initial website design
- Exploring the Figma welcome screen
- Getting started with Figma’s essential features
- Navigating Figma efficiently
- Understanding Figma’s interface and why it’s preferred by professionals
- Customizing icons: adjusting colors and resizing
Domain 2. Essential Figma Features
- Key differences between Figma and other design software
- Creating buttons in Figma
- Fundamentals of color usage
- Advanced techniques for working with colors
- Adding images: understanding frames vs. rectangles
- Designing a gallery or collage in Figma
- Three types of text elements in Figma
- Text layer properties and customization
- Applying effects: blur, shadows, and more
- Comprehensive guide to working with grids
- Understanding and using components
- Managing drafts and projects in Figma
- Implementing masking techniques
Domain 3. Designing Your First Website in Figma
- Proper setup of the desktop workspace
- Crafting the website header
- Designing the primary navigation menu
- Configuring the search bar
- Creating a dropdown menu
- Designing the core element – the product card
- Enhancing and refining cards for better usability
- Setting up secondary navigation
- Implementing pagination
- Laying the groundwork for the footer section
- Adding and structuring footer content
- Addressing visual inconsistencies
Domain 4. The First Principle of Effective Web Design
- Optimal settings and key website components
- Case study: Unique layout structures
- Practical exercise: Creating a standard website layout
- Proper scaling of web elements
- A proven formula for achieving perfect text
- Case study: Understanding text layers
- Essential knowledge about color contrast
- Case study: Exploring color choices (Part 1 & 2)
Domain 5. The Second Principle of Effective Web Design
- Defining the website’s core purpose
- Balancing user needs with business objectives
- The role of analytics in web design
- The impact of templates and website builders on designers
- Case study: Analyzing four variations of a website
- Structuring an effective eCommerce homepage
- Designing product detail pages for eCommerce
- Optimizing the checkout process
- Understanding website imperfections
- Case studies: Meeting client expectations
- Comparing landing pages to full websites
- Lead generation strategies for landing pages
- Addressing the negative perception of landing pages
- Creating a digital product landing page
- Testing and refining landing pages
- Case study: Evaluating a personal landing page
Domain 6. The Third Principle of Effective Web Design
- Understanding UX (User Experience) principles
- The best real-world example of exceptional UX and detail-oriented design
- Enhancing the checkout process to boost sales
- Optimizing the mobile experience to maximize conversions
- Seven key website improvements that enhance usability
- Upgrading the mobile product page for a seamless experience
- Conducting one-on-one sessions with a developer
Domain 7. Redesigning an eCommerce Website
- The crucial first question before starting a new project
- Researching and gathering inspiration for design ideas
- Establishing a solid project foundation
- Designing the top navigation bar
- Structuring and styling the header
- Crafting a visually compelling hero section
- Creating secondary navigation through product categories
- Identifying key areas that drive sales
- Developing the first version of product cards
Domain 8. Responsive Design: Adapting Desktop Layouts to Mobile
- Introduction to mobile-friendly design
- Initiating the mobile version of the homepage
- Designing the mobile header
- Rearranging the hero section for mobile screens
- Adjusting product grids and cards for smaller displays
- Essential steps when designing mobile product cards
- Structuring the FAQ section for a mobile layout
- Adapting the newsletter section to fit narrow screens
- Creating a mobile-friendly footer
Domain 9. Transitioning Designs into Live Websites
- Preparing design files for development
- Using Zeplin to bridge the gap between design and development
- Structuring the project for client and developer handoff
- Managing server-side content and complex graphics
- Understanding developer expectations from your design
- Delivering all necessary design assets efficiently
