Character Design Animation with Figma & LottieFiles 

Register for the workshop here: https://inside.wooster.edu/technology/events/figma-lottie/

Overview

Date: Monday, March 03, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: College of Wooster’s CoRE cube (1st floor)

Agenda (TBU)

5:00 PM – 5:10 PM
Welcome and Introductions

  • Overview of the session’s goal: Animated character design with Figma & LottieFiles
  • Brief introductions from attendees (if applicable)
  • Introduction to the presenters

5:10 PM – 5:30 PM
Introduction to Figma for Animation Design

  • Overview of Figma’s interface and key features
  • How to create and design characters in Figma
  • Demonstration of designing a simple animated character in Figma

5:30 PM – 5:50 PM
Introduction to LottieFiles for Animation Export & Integration

  • What is LottieFiles and how it works with Figma
  • Exporting animations from Figma to LottieFiles
  • Importing and implementing Lottie animations in web and mobile projects
  • Demonstration of exporting a character animation to LottieFiles

5:50 PM – 6:10 PM
Hands-On Activity: Create Your Own Animated Character

  • Participants design a simple character in Figma
  • Animate a basic movement or action using Figma’s features
  • Export the animation to LottieFiles

6:10 PM – 6:20 PM
Showcase & Q&A

  • Attendees can showcase their animated characters
  • Open the floor for questions and troubleshooting
  • Sharing additional tips and tricks for both Figma and LottieFiles

6:20 PM – 6:30 PM
Wrap-Up and Next Steps

  • Recap key takeaways from the workshop
  • Additional resources for learning Figma and LottieFiles
  • Final questions and closing remarks
  • Information about any follow-up resources or sessions

Register for the workshop here: https://inside.wooster.edu/technology/events/figma-lottie/

See you soon! ~