So, you want to start learning Figma …
We’re glad! Figma is an extremely versatile design tool, a favorite among many designers, and if you’re looking to start your design journey with this popular platform, then you’ve made a great choice.
Just be warned that as exciting as starting a new design journey can be, it can also be frustrating if you don’t know what you’re doing or where to look for help.
But fear not, aspiring designer. We’re here to give you the support you need!
Today’s blog is taking you through the best free online Figma tutorials for beginners to guide you through the basics and equip you with the skills you need to start creating stunning designs and be a Figma pro in no time!
What Kind of Figma Tutorials Are Available to Me?
The great thing about Figma being such a popular and widely used platform is that tons of people are on it every day, asking questions and seeking advice from experts. Which also means that there are tons of people helpfully creating tutorials to answer these commonly asked questions and provide much-needed support to Figma users of all skill levels.
These tutorials can be found in a variety of places, like the Figma forum, YouTube, and on education platforms like Udemy.
So, to help you out on your design journey, we’ve gathered up the best and most helpful Figma tutorials for beginners to get you up to speed and bring your visions to life in no time!
10 Must-Watch Figma Tutorials for Beginners
In no particular order, here are 10 of the best Figma tutorials for beginners. Read up on what each of them offers, where they can be found, and then sit back to watch the one you think will work best for you!
Figma Learn Tutorials
The next few tutorials are taken straight from Figma Learn, the resource section of Figma’s website dedicated to finding answers and inspiration for designing on Figma and FigJam.
These tutorials are submitted by users and experts within the Figma community.
*all courses are also available on YouTube, without written walkthroughs. Links can be found within the tutorial.
1. Figma for Beginners
This tutorial, Figma for beginners, is designed to teach new users the fundamentals of design, wireframe creation, and prototyping — everything you need before developer handoff.
It’s split into four parts for your convenience:
- Explore ideas
- Create design
- Build prototypes
- Prepare for handoff
Length of Course: about 35 minutes for all 4 videos.
2. Introduction to Design Systems
The world of design systems is a big one, so why not set yourself up for success by introducing yourself with the 5-part Figma tutorial series, Introduction to design systems?
This tutorial also features a written version to follow along with, complete with screenshots and graphics to help you on your journey.
Length of Course: about 2 hours
3. Build Your First Plugin
Build your first plugin is a 5-part video tutorial to help new users create their own plugins for Figma, including understanding the basics, setting up the development environment, and publishing your new plugin to the Figma Community.
This tutorial also features a written and illustrated walk-through to help you out as you follow along with the video!
Length of Course: about 1 hour and 15 minutes
Figma Tutorials on YouTube
This collection of Figma tutorials was taken from YouTube and comes from users like yourself, who just happen to be Figma experts.
Check out the descriptions to see which course would be best for you and your learning style!
1. Figma Tutorial for Beginners: Website Design
Figma Tutorial for Beginners: Website Design is a beginner-friendly lesson from the Flux Academy channel that gives new users a crash course in web design and getting started with Figma!
Check out the description for a table of contents and links to follow Flux Academy for more tutorials!
Length of Course: 42 minutes
2. Figma Tutorial for Beginners
A Figma tutorial designed for complete beginners, this 11-part video tutorial by user Joy Shaheb takes new users through everything from an introduction to the tools you’ll be using to creating stunning desktop and mobile designs!
Click the video link above to get started. If you would like to skip around, the full table of contents is listed in the description.
Length of Course: 3 hours 15 minutes
3. Intro to Figma
If you’re looking for a quick run-through of the basics to get you up and running on Figma in no time, this tutorial, Intro to Figma, has what you need. Created by user Jesse Showalter, this short video can take you through everything you need to know in no time!
Length of Course: 16 minutes
4. Figma Tutorial: A Crash Course for Beginners
Ready to design your first website?
This video, Figma Tutorial: A Crash Course for Beginners from the Bring Your Own Laptop channel has what you need to walk you through the process.
Once you get the hang of Figma, check out the description for links to more advanced Figma courses and courses for other tools, like Illustrator and Photoshop!
Length of Course: 1 hour 23 minutes
5. Figma Tutorial: Beginner’s Quick Start Guide
If you’re a new Figma user looking for a quick and to-the-point tutorial to get you started, then Figma Tutorial: Beginners’ Quick Start Guide might be what you’re looking for.
Created by Adi Purdila of Envato Tuts+, this tutorial features everything a beginner needs to start learning Figma and designing beautiful and responsive websites! Check out the description in the link for a full table of contents plus additional tutorials to further your learning journey.
Length of Course: 48 minutes
6. Figma Tutorials: The Ultimate Crash Course
In this series, Figma Tutorials: The Ultimate Crash Course, user Mizko gives followers a variety of video tutorials designed to give you full mastery of Figma!
Each video covers a different topic, like best plugins, creating interactive components, or setting up responsive grid layouts. Start with the introduction and go from there!
Length of Course: Videos range from about 5 minutes to 45 minutes.
Other Online Figma Tutorials
The last two courses on our list come from other sources on the internet.
Both are totally free and offer everything you need to know to get started with Figma and start creating stunning websites and mobile apps!
1. Mastering Figma for Beginners
From the education platform, Udemy, this free on-demand tutorial created by Wawan Purwanto, Mastering Figma for Beginners, is designed to take new users through everything from learning about the program to creating design for mobile apps.
Click the link above to check it out!
Length of Course: 43 minutes
2. Introduction to Figma
If you’re looking for a quick and straightforward start to Figma, this tutorial from DesignLab offers users not only a chance to learn the basics but to sign up for a 7-day email course.
Presented as a written walkthrough with embedded video tutorials to guide you along, this tutorial guides you through everything from setting up your Figma account to designing a button to get you familiar with Figma’s interface and all you’ll need to know to be a pro in no time!
Length of Course: Day 1, about 30 minutes. (Signing up will give you access to Days 2–7)
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