If you devote a solid week to learning Figma, you can achieve a lot. Seven days is enough time to cover both the basics and many of the more intermediate features.

Here’s a rough idea of what you could accomplish in a week:

• Days 1-2: Learn the fundamentals – you’ll grasp the interface, basic shape and text tools, layering, grouping, and how to set up frames for different device sizes. You might create a simple static design like a login screen or a profile page using these basics.

• Days 3-4: Dive into slightly advanced tools – for example, learn about Auto Layout (which helps create responsive layouts easily) and Components (reusable design elements like buttons or form fields). You could practice by building a small design system: make a button component, a navigation bar component, etc., and reuse them across screens.

• Days 5-6: Try the prototyping features. Figma allows you to link your frames (screens) together and add interactions (like clicking a button takes you to another frame). In these days, you can learn how to create a clickable prototype of the design you built earlier. Also, explore Figma’s Community section to see files and templates shared by others – you can pick up tricks by examining those.

• Day 7: Work on a mini-project from start to finish. For instance, design a two or three-screen micro-app (something like a simple to-do list UI or a weather app interface) using what you’ve learned. This will reinforce your skills and highlight anything you want to study more.

By the end of the week, you’ll likely feel comfortable using Figma for common tasks. You’ll have an understanding of how to set up styles, create components, and make a working prototype. Mastery of every nook and cranny might take longer (as with any robust software), but a week is plenty to become proficient enough to handle real design work in Figma.

Read more: How to Use Figma for Beginners