Duration 3 days – 21 hrs
Overview
This advanced-level course is designed for UI/UX professionals and product designers who want to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance creativity, efficiency, and scalability in Figma.
Participants will explore how AI-powered plugins and features can automate design tasks, generate layouts, content, and images, and streamline design system management. The course also covers real-world use cases of AI-driven prototyping, accessibility testing, and component documentation, making it ideal for modern design teams working at scale.
Objectives
- Understand how AI integrates into the Figma design workflow.
- Utilize AI-powered tools and plugins for faster UI creation and content generation.
- Automate repetitive design and documentation tasks using AI.
- Generate responsive layouts, design variants, and prototypes with AI assistance.
- Manage large-scale design systems enhanced by AI recommendations.
- Apply AI for usability analysis, accessibility checks, and user flow optimization.
Audience
- Experienced UI/UX Designers and Product Designers.
- Figma users managing or contributing to large design systems.
- Design leads, front-end developers, and creative technologists.
- Teams looking to adopt AI-assisted design workflows and improve productivity.
Prerequisites
- Completion of Figma 102: Design Systems and Smart Prototyping or equivalent experience.
- Solid understanding of design components, variants, and prototyping in Figma.
- Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and workflows.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to AI in Design
- The evolution of AI in the design industry
- AI capabilities within Figma and related tools
- Ethical use of AI in creative work
Module 2: Exploring AI Plugins and Integrations
- Overview of popular AI plugins (Magician, Genius, Diagram, Uizard, Galileo AI, etc.)
- Installing and configuring AI-powered plugins in Figma
- Generating UI layouts and wireframes with text prompts
- Converting wireframes to high-fidelity mockups with AI
Module 3: AI-Assisted Design and Prototyping
- Using AI to auto-generate components and icons
- Smart text, auto-fill, and content creation with AI tools
- Automating animations, micro-interactions, and flow mapping
Module 4: Enhancing Design Systems with AI
- AI for component naming, grouping, and variant suggestions
- AI-powered color palette and typography optimization
- Smart resizing and adaptive layout generation
- Using AI to detect inconsistencies and redundant elements
Module 5: Automating Design Documentation
- AI for generating style guides and component documentation
- Auto-summarization of design system updates
- Creating dynamic documentation linked to Figma libraries
Module 6: AI for Usability and Accessibility
- AI-based accessibility analysis (color contrast, readability)
- AI usability heuristics and predictive testing
- Generating user personas and flow suggestions
Module 7: Real-World AI Design Workflow
- Integrating AI-enhanced design with developer handoff
- Collaboration across product, design, and development teams
- Case studies of AI-driven design systems in modern organizations
Module 8: Capstone Project
- Design a smart AI-assisted design system for a mobile or web product
- Apply AI tools for content generation, layout, and documentation
- Presentation and peer evaluation
