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Figma Advanced

Figma

Build reusable design systems, advanced prototypes and collaborative workflows in Figma over two intensive days.

2 days Classroom — London NW10 Live online available

Format

Live instructor-led

Hands-on, question-led sessions

Location

London NW10 or online

9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT

Level

Advanced level

Small groups, hands-on, expert-led

Who this course is for

This course is for experienced Figma users—UX/UI designers, product designers or design leads—who already work with components and prototypes and want to master advanced techniques like design systems, variables and complex auto layout to deliver scalable, production-ready work and lead collaborative design at scale.

Prerequisites

You should be comfortable with the fundamentals of Figma, including creating frames, basic components and simple prototypes, or have attended our Figma Introduction course.

What you'll learn

Mastering advanced Auto Layout techniques to create flexible, responsive designs that adapt seamlessly to different screen sizes.

How to build complex, interactive components using variants, layout grids and auto layout for customisable and dynamic design elements.

Exploring the power of variables in Figma to enable theme switching, conditional displays and reusable design tokens.

Learning to build and manage robust design systems by organising libraries, defining shared styles and documenting reusable UI components.

How to prototype advanced interactions like micro-interactions, overlays and multi-file prototypes to simulate realistic user experiences.

Applying accessible design principles by testing prototypes with screen readers and using plugins to ensure inclusivity in your designs.

Improving team collaboration by implementing shared libraries, managing file permissions and using branches for streamlined project workflows.

How to create professional-grade designs efficiently while improving collaboration with developers and team members.

Course outline

What you’ll cover

Advanced Auto Layout

  • Creating flexible layout grids
  • Nesting auto layout frames
  • Mixing auto layout with fixed elements
  • Building adjustable templates
  • Responsive resizing with auto layout

Components in depth

  • Using variants for complex components
  • Using layout grids, auto layout, and variants to allow components to adapt to different contexts
  • Creating interactive components using variants
  • Making components flexible and customisable
  • Managing component libraries

Using Variables

  • Introduction to Variables
  • Creating Variables
  • Variable types
  • Examples of how variables can be used
  • Using variables for theme switching
  • Conditionally displaying elements based on variables
  • Creating and using Design Tokens

Design Systems in Figma

  • Overview of design systems and their benefits
  • Types of design systems
  • Libraries in Figma, code components, documentation
  • Real-world examples of Figma design systems
  • Building a Design System in Figma
  • Determining components, patterns, and standards to include
  • Organising the Figma files
  • Using frames, components and libraries
  • Creating reusable UI components
  • Defining styles for colours, typography, imagery
  • Using shared styles for consistency
  • Documenting components with usage guidelines
  • Linking documentation to relevant Figma frames

Advanced Prototyping Techniques

  • Prototyping microinteractions
  • Creating prototypes across multiple files
  • Using overlays for simulated experiences

Accessibility Features

  • Applying accessible design principles
  • Testing prototypes with screen readers
  • Useful Figma plugins to check accessibility

Improving Team Collaboration

  • Implementing team libraries
  • Managing file permissions
  • Using branches for project phases

Handoff to Developers

  • Using Dev Mode
  • Exporting code components
  • Integrating with engineering tools

Included

  • Live expert-led instruction
  • Practical exercises and workflow examples
  • Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
  • Follow-up support guidance

Frequently asked questions

Is this Figma Advanced course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who have experience in Figma or have already attended one of our Figma training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of Figma.

Should I attend the Figma Advanced course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

How is the content taught throughout the Figma Advanced course?

Our Figma Advanced course is extremely interactive. You will be using Figma throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

What support is available after I attend the Figma Advanced course?

We offer ongoing support to our Figma Advanced course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Figma Advanced course?

We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our Figma Advanced public courses. When we are oversubscribed, rather than put more people on the same course, we open up a new course date, which ensures everyone has maximum interaction with our trainer and the chance to ask questions throughout the day.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Figma Advanced course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Figma Advanced course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

The session on the 25th was brilliant, thank you. The SE's found it very useful and loved Tony's tips and tricks to help us update our prototypes quickly.

Salesforce · Figma Advanced — May 2026

Really great, personalised learning experience! Decent biscuits and a lovely office dog too.

Steve N · Figma Advanced — May 2026

Everyone really enjoyed the session and took a lot away from the course. Tony is a great teacher - very knowledgeable and thoughtful. He adapted the session to fit what we wanted out of the day and the time we had together which was fantastic. Couldn't have asked for a better day of learning to be honest!

RightMove · Figma Advanced — May 2026

We found we were able to cover a lot of ground in 2 days of bespoke training. We left time between them to bed in what we learnt on the first day, before we went into the second. We learned loads and were able to immediately put what we were taught into practice. I recommend it to everyone!

Backbase · Figma Advanced — May 2026

Thank you for sending me this email. I really enjoyed the course and Tony has been fantastic. He's very passionate about what he does and explains everything in a very straightforward manner. It was lovely to exchange a few opinions and have a bit of a chat with you all over the past couple of days.

Enra Specialist Finance · Figma Advanced — May 2026

Excellent knowledge pool and incredibly informative consultant, a huge thank you to the Transmedia team for my Figma course. Would recommend!

Fran M · Figma Advanced — May 2026

We really enjoyed the course -particularly as we had the space to fully focus on Figma without the distractions of the day-to-day work activities. Tony was a great facilitator and we really appreciate his flexible approach to delivering the training.

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency · Figma Advanced — May 2026

I enjoyed it and have already started applying that learning. Tony was a good tutor and flexible to address our questions.

MC2 · Figma Advanced — April 2026

A brilliant instructor! Very knowledgeable and patient. He covered and explained all the fundamentals, very clearly which made the whole learning experience very enjoyable. He did very well to adapt the course to fit in with the different aspects of job roles.

The White Company · Figma Advanced — April 2026

Thank you very much. The course was indeed brilliant and I had loads to learn from it.

Carbonplace · Figma Advanced — March 2026

I recently completed the 2-day Figma Advanced course with Tony at their new location. Tony was an amazing teacher - calm, patient and really easy to follow. I loved there were only 4 of us so he tailored the days around the areas we wanted to focus on. As there were a mix of levels in the group the first day was more of a refresher in covering some basics, auto layout, time-saving shortcuts and useful websites / plugins. The second day was getting more advanced going through design systems, components, variants, variables and design tokens. Regardless of what level we were all at, Tony always made the time to go through any individual questions or problems we had so we all learnt a lot from him. I would recommend this course if you want to go deeper into Figma's advanced features and I plan to do another course with them soon.

Butternut Box · Figma Advanced — March 2026

The trainer was fantastic, ran through things at a great pace and you never felt left behind. He was always happy to answer any question we had and would explain the solution clearly and concisely. Highly recommend Transmedia!

The White Company · Figma Advanced — March 2026

Just a little bit of feedback, the team all found the coaching on Monday really good, the guys all enjoyed it. They spoke highly of Tony and him being flexible on content and tailoring the session

Starlizard · Figma Advanced — March 2026

Tony was great! He really took his time to really make sure we understood everything and is just generally a super lovely guy.

Ocado Retail · Figma Advanced — February 2026

Everyone loved the training, another successful couple of days. Our trainer was an absolute dream. He makes everything so straight forward.

Wren Kitchens · Figma Advanced — February 2026

Great course! I had a fantastic time on the Advanced Figma training in person with Tony. He was great teacher, patient, clear and friendly. The rest of the team including Brook and Nick were also very welcoming and accommodating. I learnt lots of tips and tricks that I'll be incorporating into my design practice. Thanks guys! 10/10 :)

Salesforce · Figma Advanced — February 2026

The course was great and Tony was really helpful

Starlizard · Figma Advanced — February 2026

Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course (Adobe Firefly) - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course (I was the only student so had my own private session). The class room and the whole building is really well done, modern, clean and professional space that reflects the overall approach. They have fast and modern machines available to use or you can use your own devices. Highly recommended.

Quadrotech — June 2026

Fantastic and super valuable training! Fantastic and super valuable training! Tony shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples Tony provided.

Adobe — June 2026

The trainer, Lee, was excellent. He rattled through the key elements of Premiere Pro while keeping the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get 1:1 support or clarifications. The pleasant and well equipped office is well situated in Kensal Rise, so easy to find and get to. I learnt a alot - and now feel up to date with latest Premiere Pro options and AI integrations.

UNICEF — June 2026

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