Features I: Continuity

Designing Cool Movie Cards in Figma

In this video, I walk through the process of designing dynamic movie and game cards using Figma.

By following along, you'll learn how to create visually appealing cards with 3D effects and interactive elements, enhancing your design skills for web and UI projects. Throughout this tutorial, I demonstrate the step-by-step creation of movie and game cards, focusing on layout, masking, and adding 3D effects. The final result is a set of professional-looking cards that can be used in various projects. Watch the video to see the entire process in action and apply these techniques to your own designs.

Summary

1. Introduction to Features Section: I begin by outlining the goals for the features section in the wireframe, focusing on a grid of movie titles with a header and call to action.
2. Creating the Grid Layout: I show how to create a grid layout, adjusting card sizes and ensuring they fit within the desired grid while allowing for slight deviations to add a 3D effect.
3. Using the Bend Tool: By adding nodes and using the bend tool, I demonstrate how to adjust card shapes to create a more rectangular appearance, enhancing visual appeal.
4. Masking and Image Integration: I explain the process of bringing in images, masking them, and adding borders to create a clean, polished look for the cards.
5. Designing Movie Cards: I focus on adding icons and play buttons to movie cards, ensuring they are centered and visually balanced.
6. Applying 3D Effects: Techniques for creating 3D effects are highlighted, making the cards more dynamic and engaging for users.
7. Duplicating and Customizing Cards: Learn how to duplicate cards and customize them with different images, creating a cohesive yet varied set of movie and game cards.
8. Adding Headlines and Titles: I show how to add headlines and titles, choosing appropriate fonts and colors to match the overall design.
9. Game Card Customization: The process of customizing game cards with character images from resources like Sketchfab and ArtStation is covered, including image editing in Photoshop.
10. Final Touches and Interactivity: I wrap up by discussing the addition of arrows and interactive elements, setting the stage for integrating features like watch parties in future lessons.