Certainly, you can learn Figma on your own. In fact, Figma’s ease-of-use and the abundance of learning resources make it ideal for self-study. Many designers (including professionals) picked up Figma without formal classes, simply by exploring the tool and watching online guides. Here’s a good approach to self-learning Figma:

• Explore the Interface: When you first open Figma, spend some time clicking around. Create a new file and try out the basic tools (draw a rectangle, add some text, experiment with the color picker). Figma’s interface is fairly intuitive and has tooltips that pop up, so a lot of the basics can be learned just by tinkering.

• Official Figma Resources: Use Figma’s own documentation and video tutorials (which are free). The Figma YouTube channel and their Help Center have beginner-friendly tutorials that walk you through common tasks (like making your first prototype or using auto-layout). These are perfect for self-paced learning.

• Community Tutorials: Beyond official sources, the design community has created countless tutorials (blog posts, YouTube videos, etc.). Following along with a tutorial on a personal project is a great way to learn by doing.

• Practice Projects: Self-learning works best when you apply knowledge. Set small projects for yourself – for example, try to recreate the interface of an app you like in Figma. This practice will teach you how to structure a design file, align elements, use constraints, etc.

• Leverage the Community Files: In Figma’s Community tab, you can find free files that others have shared. You can open a well-designed community file and inspect how that designer structured their layers and components. It’s like looking over someone’s shoulder to learn techniques.

By consistently practicing and incrementally challenging yourself with new Figma features, you can absolutely become proficient on your own. The key is to be curious and not afraid to experiment in the tool.