Figma

When

Wed, March 30, 2022    
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Bookings

Bookings closed

Where

Timken Science Library
410 E. University St., Wooster, OH, 44691

Event Type

Design a résumé using Figma

A résumé is a vital asset in any career maker’s professional pursuit. A well-designed resume template, moreover, will be advantageous in scoring an internship/position in the industry among many competitors. With Figma – a free browser app widely used for digital interface prototyping – this workshop will guide you through customizing your own creative résumé.

  • The workshop is opened to any levels, especially beginners.
  • Please bring your laptop and your current résumé (if you have one).

Objective

Attendees will learn the basics of drafting a resume with a visual design of choice

using Figma software.

Agenda

By the end of this session, attendees will

      • See the application of Figma in the design industry
      • Learn how to navigate Figma
      • Have a basic understanding of resume design principles
      • Create and export a primitive resume template
      • Learn about resources to work with Figma in the future

 

Session Outline:

      1. Welcome & introduction
      2. Download + Install Figma at https://www.figma.com/downloads/
      3. An overview of Figma software: benefits, applications
      4. Some design principle of a résumé
      5. Demo design:
        • Create a design file, select and organize frame (Offer a template)
        • Using texts feature, font preview plugin
        • Adding graphic elements
        • Creating reusable components
        • Background customization
        • Export frame
      6. Additional resources + questions

Bookings

This event is fully booked.