Rapid prototyping in Figma: What PMs & SWEs need to know

Hosted by Erin Essex

Wed, Mar 4, 2026

5:30 PM UTC (30 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

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Figma Crash Course: From Basics to Pro in 4 Days
Erin Essex
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What you'll learn

Figma interface literacy

Learn to navigate frames, layers, components, and prototype mode so you can follow projects and collaborate confidently.

Rapid Prototyping to Communicate Ideas Clearly

Learn how to create quick, low-fidelity prototypes to share ideas, test assumptions, and align teams.

Reduce Rework by Making Ideas Visible

Understand how to use prototypes and flows to prevent early on misinterpretations and unnecessary redesigns.

Why this topic matters

Design literacy is becoming a baseline skill for PMs and engineers. Thinking in flows and prototypes not only makes you a stronger teammate but also allows you to bridge the gap between idea, design, and implementation. This helps you and your team to move faster, reduce confusion, and avoid costly missteps.

You'll learn from

Erin Essex

Sr Interaction Designer @Google | Former Design Director: MongoDB, Shutterstock

I’m Erin Essex, a UX designer, instructor, and content creator with over a decade of experience helping teams bring ideas to life through design. I’ve taught hundreds of students—from beginners to mid-career professionals—how to level up their design skills. In this lightning lesson, you’ll learn how to read and use Figma, think in flows, and create rapid prototypes. These skills will make you a stronger collaborator, help your team move faster, and reduce costly misalignment between design, product, and engineering.

Previously at:

Google
YouTube
Shutterstock
MongoDB
Major League Baseball

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