Figma for First-Timers – Learn AI-Powered Design (GA Skills Fest)

​This hands-on workshop introduces Figma Make, Figma’s AI-powered UI generation tool, through a practical UX workflow, from understanding users to generating mobile interface screens.

​Participants will learn how to translate user insights and simple flows into well-structured prompts that Figma Make can turn into usable UI. The session emphasises design thinking and prompt structure over tooling complexity, helping designers understand why certain prompts produce better results than others.

​What participants will do
• Work with a real-world product scenario
• Conduct a short user interview to uncover key needs
• Translate insights into a basic user flow
• Learn and apply the framework for effective prompting:
• Use Figma Make to generate a mobile screen from their prompt
• Explore how changes in prompt structure affect the resulting UI

​Key takeaways

• ​A practical understanding of how Figma Make interprets prompts

• ​A repeatable framework for designing with AI tools

• ​Clear insight into how UX inputs shape AI-generated interfaces

• ​Faster ideation without sacrificing UX fundamentals

​Who should attend

• ​UX/UI students and designers

• ​Designers curious about AI-assisted workflows

• ​Anyone interested in integrating AI tools into their design process

​Preparation:

• ​No prior knowledge required

• ​Please bring a laptop along for hands-on practice

• ​​Please keep an eye on your inbox, a prep doc will be sent to you ahead of the session

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