This stage turns intent into interface. Focus on hierarchy and spacing before visual polish, and make every layer name explain its role.
What you will learn
- Create frames and structure layers predictably
- Use alignment, spacing and hierarchy to guide attention
- Apply constraints that survive common frame changes
Practice assignmentDesign a mobile article card and a desktop variation. Use an 8-point spacing rhythm, then test whether the title can grow to three lines without breaking the card.
How to get the most from this lesson
- Preview the learning outcomes before pressing play.
- Pause when the creator demonstrates a decision and reproduce it in your own test project.
- Complete the practice assignment without copying the finished example.
- Write down one principle you can reuse in a different project.
Quality checklist
- Can you explain the core idea without replaying the video?
- Did you produce a small, verifiable result?
- Did you check tool permissions, licenses and current documentation before applying it to important work?
Creator credit: This lesson features a video by Figma. Black Edition did not produce or re-upload the video; our companion guide is independently written to add learning context and practice.