Required Reading Materials

NRIDL X Figma

Course Description:
This intensive 40-hour bootcamp is designed for individuals with no prior experience in digital design or Figma. We will start with the absolute basics, demystifying the interface and core tools. Through a series of hands-on exercises and a capstone project, you will progress from creating simple shapes to designing, organizing, and prototyping a multi-screen mobile application.

By the end of 40 hours, you will not only be proficient with Figma's essential features but will also have the confidence and foundational skills to bring your own digital ideas to life.

Target Audience: Absolute beginners with no prior design or Figma experience.

Core Focus: Mastering the fundamental tools and features of Figma. The curriculum would be heavily tool-centric, building skills step-by-step from creating basic shapes to assembling a simple, multi-screen mobile app prototype.

Key Outcome: Students will be proficient in the Figma interface and capable of translating basic ideas into static designs and simple click-through prototypes.

Duration: 40 Hours

Class Size: 12-16 students

Pacing: Ample time for hands-on practice, questions, and instructor feedback.

Price: $199

Figma Foundations From Zero to First App

Course Description:
This immersive 80-hour bootcamp is your complete launchpad into the world of UI/UX and Product Design. Designed for aspiring designers, career-switchers, and developers, this course goes far beyond the tools. You will learn and practice the entire end-to-end design process, from understanding user needs and defining a problem to crafting a beautiful, functional, and user-tested solution in Figma.

You will work on a single, portfolio-worthy capstone project throughout the course, applying each day's learnings in real-time. By the end of these 80 hours, you will not only be proficient in Figma but will also possess the process-driven mindset of a professional product designer.

Target Audience: Career switchers, aspiring product designers, or developers wanting to understand the design process.

Core Focus: A holistic introduction to the entire UI/UX design process, using Figma as the primary tool. This goes beyond the tools to cover user research fundamentals, wireframing, UI principles (typography, color, layout), prototyping, and basic usability testing.

Key Outcome: Students will understand the end-to-end design workflow and have a portfolio-ready project that demonstrates their ability to solve a user problem, not just use a tool.

Duration: 80 Hours

Class Size: 12-16 students

Pacing: Ample time for hands-on practice, questions, and instructor feedback.

Price: $399

UI/UX Design with Figma: A Career-Starter

The team brings a practical, industry-focused approach to design education, combining theoretical foundations with real-world applications. The teaching methodology emphasizes hands-on learning and portfolio development, ensuring students graduate with both the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the field.

Areas of Expertise

  • User-Centered Design Methodologies

  • Design Systems Development

  • Mobile and Responsive Design

  • Interaction Design

  • User Research and Testing

  • Design Team Leadership

  • Agile and Design Thinking

Teaching Philosophy

Program Facilitators

  • Mario Xu

    NRIDL Managing Director

    McMaster Engineering Bachelor

    Harvard University Master

    Over 15 years of project management and education facilitation

  • Aiden Li

    OCAD University

    Senior UIUX designer

    User Experience Strategy

    Lead Instructor

  • Julia Wang

    OCAD University - Design

    Illustration and UI/UX Designer

    Program Coordinator

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