👋 Welcome! We made this checklist so you can familiarize yourself with some of our videos and tutorials leading up to the 2-day workshop.
Please complete these simple steps before Saturday:
- [ ] Register and add the workshop to your calendar
- [ ] Create a Figma account and download the free app to your desktop — Mac and PC's work best
(Note: Using Figma on Chromebooks, Linux, and iPads are not ideal for this workshop.)
- [ ] Join the Approachable Design Community. Introduce yourself, add your social media handles, and review the curriculum ahead of time. (You'll receive a separate email for this)
- [ ] Be sure you have access to the publicly shared Figma board.
(Nate will send you Figma invites later this week, then remind you again 😉)
- [ ] Tools for Saturday
- A pen or pencil, a blank sheet of paper, and your phone to take a picture. You can also use an iPad with a sketch app for this. (I personally use an iPad and Procreate)
- Place a couple of your favorite objects nearby for inspiration. (Art, sculpture, something that brings you joy.)
Video Resources
We will be reviewing some of these tips during the class, but will not spend too much time on theory or principles. These resources are for your benefit to keep up with the concepts we’ll be presenting.
- [ ] (Recommended) **Get Started:** Watch the 5 beginner videos in the Circle community
Total: 1hr 6 min / Avg video: 13min
- [ ] (Optional) **Design Tips:** Choose from these intermediate design tutorials to learn more about topics such as choosing and modifying colors, exporting images from Figma, designing a website from the inside out, design resources, and more!
Total: 1 hour 21 min / Avg video: 10min
- [ ] (Optional) Meet your creative advisors! Hear from Megan, Heather, and Hilary.
Curriculum