Introduction to Prototyping

Introduction to Figma UI Design and Prototyping

This is where prototyping comes in. Prototyping allows us to create a working model of our app to visualize ideas, gather feedback, and make improvements before final development. It’s a crucial step to ensure that our design is not only visually appealing but also functional and user-friendly.

Downloads

• Figma file
• DesignCode UI Kit

• Apple’s UI Kit

  This Course

  In this course, we will explore how to design a sleek and interactive wallet interface using Figma. Leveraging elements from the DesignCode UI Kit and Apple’s UI Kit, we'll focus on creating a visually compelling card design, selecting a cohesive color palette, and incorporating interactive elements such as circles and arcs. This project will not only enhance your design skills but also improve your proficiency in creating interactive prototypes in Figma.

What You'll Learn

• How to initiate your wallet interface design from a blank canvas.
• How to build and customize a deck of cards, which will be the core element of your wallet.
• How to design a functional dial and a list picker to enhance user interaction and ease of use.
• How to design and organize multiple screens for a seamless user experience.
• How to create reusable components and their variants, optimizing your design process and consistency across the interface.
• How to master the use of after delay triggers and Smart Animate for smooth dynamic animations and interactions.
• Swipe Gesture: Implement intuitive swipe actions to navigate and interact with your wallet interface.
• Carousel Animation: Create engaging animated carousels to display content attractively.
• Open Overlay: Learn how to use overlays for presenting additional information or actions without leaving the current screen.

Bonus Content

As a bonus, we also provide different wallet app design templates and prototypes to inspire and expand your creative toolkit.

DesignCode UI Kit - Design System

Our UI Kit template is meticulously crafted to be the perfect tool for showcasing branding guidelines, documentation, and design system guidelines. It is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for designers and developers, offering a clear and consistent framework for building and maintaining a brand's visual identity across various platforms.

Branding Guidelines

• Visual Identity Elements: Sections for logos, color palettes, typography, and imagery.
• Usage Rules: Ensures consistent application of brand assets.

Design System Documentation

• Component Library: UI components like buttons, input fields, and navigation bars, with variants and states.
• Design Principles: Guides decision-making with design principles and patterns.

Guidelines

• Usage Instructions: Detailed instructions for using design system elements.
• Best Practices: Promotes high standards in design and development.

Advantages

• Streamlined Workflow: Centralizes brand and design guidelines, saving time and reducing inconsistencies.
• Unified Communication: Serves as a single source of truth for all team members.
• Customization: Adaptable to evolving brand needs.

Applications

• Brand Consistency: Ensures consistent brand identity across projects.
• Reference Tool: Helps designers and developers apply design components correctly.
• Training Resource: Useful for onboarding new team members.

Figma Color Variables and Styles

Effective use of colors in design systems involves defining primary, secondary, and neutral colors and converting them into consistently used color variables. It's essential to focus on context, contrast, and cohesion, and experiment with gradients and opacity for depth while maintaining a professional look.

Semantic Colors in Figma

Understanding color styles in Figma is crucial for creating visually compelling designs. Key categories include foreground color for texts and icons, secondary and tertiary colors for depth and variety, container colors for structure, button colors for interaction, and background colors for the canvas.

Exploring Gradients in Figma Design

Gradients offer a dynamic way to enhance designs, adding depth and personality. They can be used in backgrounds, card backgrounds, button backgrounds, and for outlines or glowing effects, but should be used sparingly for optimal effect.

Color Contrast in Figma for Accessibility and Readability

Color contrast is crucial for making design elements stand out against their backgrounds, affecting legibility and clarity. Aim for higher contrast ratios, preferably at the AAA level, to ensure better accessibility and readability for a broader audience, including those with visual impairments.

Incorporating these principles and techniques into your Figma designs can elevate your work, making it not only visually appealing but also accessible and inclusive.

Using Figma Plugins for Contrast: Tools like the Foundation Color Generator and Stark are immensely helpful in Figma. They allow designers to select a foreground element, such as text or an icon, and compare it against the background, providing a contrast ratio value.

How to Use the DesignCode UI Kit in Figma

Setting Up the Frame

1. Press F: To start, press F on your keyboard to activate the Frame tool.
2. Set the Frame: Select the iPhone 14 Pro frame from the right sidebar. Notice that initially, nothing appears within the frame.

Applying Background and Variables

1. Style and Variable Icon: Click on the icon labeled "Style and Variables" in the right sidebar.
2. Choose Background/Primary: Select the background and set it to the primary color. You’ll see the icon "Change Variable Mode" appear.
3. Change Variable Mode: Click on the "Change Variable Mode" icon. You can now toggle between dark mode and light mode for your background.

Navigating the Assets Tab

1. Assets Tab: Navigate to the Assets tab to find all the local components in this library.
2. Available Components: You'll see components such as buttons, cards, icons, and more listed here.
3. Search Bar: Use the search bar to quickly locate specific components like text fields.

Using Components

1. Insert Instance: Select a component from the Assets tab, such as a Card, text, button or icon, and click the "Insert Instance" button or drag it onto the canvas.
2. Component Properties: Play around with the properties of the selected component. You can choose different types of cards and patterns.

Customizing Text Components

1. Color and Spacing Options: When you select a text component, you’ll see options for color and spacing.
2. Adjust Spacing: In the spacing options, you can choose different sizes from regular to extra-large.
3. Change Text Style: To change the text style, select the text component, go to text properties, and click on the text field to apply the desired style.
4. Color Style: Go to the fill panel and click the color picker to see the available color styles.
5. Add Backgrounds: You can also add backgrounds from the assets to enhance your design.

Advanced Features

1. Dark Mode for Text: Select the screen's frame and switch to dark mode in the layer properties. Notice that the text also adjusts to dark mode.

By following these steps and utilizing the DesignCode UI Kit, you can create professional, accessible, and visually appealing designs in Figma.