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* [https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039956474-Create-and-edit-text#:~:text=When%20the%20text%20tool%20is,also%20known%20as%20area%20text. Adding and creating Text]
* [https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039956474-Create-and-edit-text#:~:text=When%20the%20text%20tool%20is,also%20known%20as%20area%20text. Adding and creating Text]
* [https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040028034-Add-images-and-videos-to-design-files Add Images and Videos]
* [https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040028034-Add-images-and-videos-to-design-files Add Images and Videos]
* [https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/16118297069463-Create-a-photo-gallery-prototype Create a Photo Gallery]


== CSS Grid ==
* [https://cssgrid.io/ CSS Grid course by Wes Bos] is full-on in depth course on CSS Grid
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/CSS_Grid_Layout/Basic_Concepts_of_Grid_Layout MDN Web Docs] has a good introduction to CSS Grid
* [https://cssgridgarden.com/ CSS Grid Garden] is a fun CSS grid game
* [https://css-tricks.com/snippets/css/complete-guide-grid/ CSS Tricks] has a good reference article on CSS Grid


== The Internet ==
== Tutorials for Advanced Functions ==
* https://www.vox.com/a/internet-maps
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya2jkJBQA8Y Create an image gallery with sliders]
* https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computers-and-internet/xcae6f4a7ff015e7d:the-internet/xcae6f4a7ff015e7d:web-protocols/a/domain-name-system-dns
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ggq4cnk_EY Automatic Horizontal scrolling]
* https://www.submarinecablemap.com
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=360s&utm_source=pocket_mylist&v=1UStbvRnwmQ
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNQsmPf24go

Revision as of 11:10, 16 May 2024

Figma is an online platform allowing designers to create digital prototypes for apps and websites.
Hereby a short introduction to the workspace and links to relevant tutorials. If you have more good tutorials to contribute to this page and help other students, please share it with us!

TIP#1! Have a clear sketch of your design = know what you want to happen.
TIP#2! Figma doesn't work well on Safari, please use Chrome or Firefox.

Introduction to the Workspace

Creating a Frame. choose your own phone size for the prototype.
Each frame wil be one visualisation state of your app. For another state, you will design another frame.
You will be able to check your prototype on your phone with the Figma mobile app.

FigmaFrame.png

Selection's Options. Each time you select an element in Figma, you will have its editing options on the right side of the screen.

FigmaCircleOptions.png FigmaTextOptions.png

Add Interactivity. First, switch from "design" to "prototype" on the top right.
PrototypeToggle.png
Then, select the action that will trigger the change (swipe/ hover/ click etc.).
Action.png ActionOptions.png

Select the desired interaction (navigate to, open overlay etc.) and its way op appearing (delay, fade-in etc.).
InteractionOption.png


Tutorials for Basic Functions


Tutorials for Advanced Functions