Figma
SAP Design System Academy / Resources and Tools / Figma
Intro
This guide will help you work with Figma – no matter whether you’re an intermediate, a pro or if you’re only just getting started. These trainings focus on content that is provided by Figma directly or from our colleagues.
Speaking of content provided by Figma: They have a great YouTube channel on which they share tons of material, ranging from bite-sized one-minute info-videos to complex in-depth trainings lasting over an hour (see also below).
Figma Resources
Figma Trainings
What’s Figma
Training level: Beginner
Figma is our main design tool within the SAP Design community. This Figma for Beginners tutorial helps you get started with using this amazing tool.
Figma FAQ:icon-document-text
Figma for Beginners tutorial :icon-video(53 mins, Playlist)
What’s Figma? :icon-video(2 mins)
Figma for Beginners (1/4): Explore Ideas :icon-video(15 mins)
Figma for Beginners (2/4): Create Designs :icon-video(22 mins)
Figma for Beginners (3/4): Build Prototypes :icon-video(8 mins)
Figma for Beginners (4/4): Prepare for Handoff :icon-video(6 mins)
Figma Onboarding
Training level: Beginner
If you are just starting your Figma journey, you’ve probably already noticed that it’s quite intuitive to work with – to a certain degree. Some features are not so obvious or even hidden. These onboarding videos will help you find and understand these essential tools.
Figma – Projects and Files :icon-video(2 mins)
Figma – The Editor :icon-video(7 mins)
Figma Onboarding Video series :icon-video(SAP internal)
Pluralsight (costs centrally covered)
Figma Basics Training
Training level: Beginner
The following videos from Figmas YouTube channel cover the basic features and capabilities of Figma. If you are already an intermediate user, you might be already familiar with most of the content. Nevertheless it might be a good refresher for you as well.
Figma – Build Reusable Components :icon-video(8m)
Figma – Create Reusable Color Styles :icon-video(4m)
Figma – Create a Sharable Team Library :icon-video(5m)
Figma – Collaborate in Real-Time with Multiplayer :icon-video(8 mins)
Figma – Build and Present Interactive Prototypes :icon-video(8 mins)
Part 8 – Handoff Seamlessly to Developers :icon-video(5 mins)
LinkedIn Learnings (no costs)
Laura’s Advanced Training
Training level: Intermediate
Our colleague Laura created two advanced courses that dive more deeply into the world of Figma. Here, you will learn the tricks and trades of how to create great stencils. To work alongside the recorded training, you will require a copy of the training material. Before you can start, make sure to duplicate it to your own drafts.
Advanced Training – Part 1 :icon-video(2:54 hrs)
Advanced Training – Part 2 :icon-video(2:28 hrs)
Advanced Training – Training material:icon-document-text
Coming from Sketch
Training level: Intermediate
Many designers are familiar with Sketch. This training offers some tipps and tricks to make the transition from Sketch to Figma easiert.
Figma Tutorial: Coming from Sketch :icon-video(10 mins)