In this course, you will learn how to use AI tools in Figma intentionally and responsibly within real design workflows. You will understand where AI features live in Figma, what problems they are designed to solve, and how to evaluate their output critically instead of accepting it by default. You will develop practical skills in prompting, refinement, and decision-making, learning how to guide AI clearly while retaining ownership of design outcomes.
Figma AI: Productivity Tools for Designers
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What you'll learn
How to use AI features in Figma intentionally within real design workflows, understanding when they add value and when human judgment is required.
How to evaluate, refine, and prompt AI-generated output clearly and responsibly instead of treating it as a final result.
Skills you'll gain
- Digital Design
- Interactive Design
- AI Workflows
- Process Design
- Prompt Engineering
- Layout Design
- Responsible AI
- Graphic and Visual Design
- Design Thinking
- Artificial Intelligence
- Human Centered Design
- Marketing Design
- Design
- Collaborative Software
- Generative AI
- Figma (Design Software)
- Design Elements And Principles
- Prompt Patterns
- Generative AI Agents
- Visual Design
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January 2026
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There are 7 modules in this course
This module introduces how AI is integrated into Figma and how it fits into real design workflows. You will understand what Figma’s AI tools are designed to do, how they work within the canvas, and why human judgment remains central when using AI in design.
What's included
3 videos
This module provides an overview of Figma’s core AI-powered tools, including layout generation, content assistance, and presentation workflows. You will explore where each AI feature lives, what problems it solves, and how it can accelerate everyday design tasks without replacing design intent.
What's included
6 videos1 reading
This module focuses on refining AI-generated designs. You will learn how AI supports clarity, hierarchy, visual consistency, and content adjustments, and how to critically review AI output as a draft rather than a final design decision.
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3 videos1 reading
This module teaches how to communicate effectively with AI through prompts. You will learn how AI interprets prompts based on context and structure, how to write clear and scoped instructions, and how to use practical prompt patterns that lead to more predictable results.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module explores how AI-generated designs move through collaboration and handoff stages. You will learn how AI fits into team workflows, how designers evaluate AI output before sharing it, and how responsibility for clarity and structure remains with the designer.
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2 videos1 reading
This module addresses responsible use of AI in design. You will examine bias, safety, copyright considerations, and professional boundaries, learning how to make informed decisions when using AI tools in real-world design contexts.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt
This final module reflects on what you have learned and looks ahead to how AI in design may evolve. You will consolidate key concepts from the course and focus on developing a long-term, intentional mindset for working with AI as tools continue to change.
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2 videos1 assignment
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