FoF Education x NYC x SVA

Jan 31, 9:00 – 11:00 PM (UTC)

Education

Join Friends of Figma Education, SVA MFA Interaction Design, and Friends of Figma NYC for a panel exploring Figma’s journey from a UI tool to a global design platform. Hear from experts on leveraging Figma for workflows and education. Open to designers, educators, and students.

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About this event

Figma 360: How a UI Tool Transformed into a Universal Design Platform

Join us for an exciting collaboration between Friends of Figma Education, SVA MFA Interaction Design, and Friends of Figma NYC! This panel discussion will spotlight Figma’s incredible journey from a simple UI tool to a comprehensive design platform revolutionizing the creative industry and design education on a global scale.

Discover how leading creative professionals are leveraging Figma to enhance workflows across various disciplines. Gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and firsthand accounts from industry experts about integrating Figma into professional and academic practices.

Designed for designers, educators, and students eager to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving design landscape, this event is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and connect with like-minded peers.

Seating is limited, with priority given to students from SVA MFA Interaction Design and FIT's Creative Technology & Design. Be sure to register early!

Facilitators

  • Jisang Kim

    SVA MFA Interaction Design

    Campus Leader

  • Suvina Wahane

    SVA MFA Interaction Design

    Campus Leader

  • Alex Pyun

    Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts

    Communication Liaison for Youth

Panelists

  • Stephen Green

    NEOGOV

    Lead Product Designer

  • Sara Park

    Work & Co

    Designer

  • Julia Singh

    Microsoft

    Product Designer II

When

When

Friday, January 31, 2025
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

9:00 PMGreet & Meet! 🍕 It's Pizza Time!
9:30 PMPanel Session 🎙️
10:30 PM​​Networking & Goodie Giveaway! 🎁

Hosts

  • Christie Shin

    Fashion Institute of Technology

    Professor

  • C.J. Yeh

    Fashion Institute of Technology

    Professor

  • May Zhou

    EX

    Senior UE Designer

Organizers

  • Miguel Cardona

    Figma

    Designer Advocate, Education

  • Lauren McCann

    Figma Marketing Manager, Education

  • Christie Shin

    Fashion Institute of Technology

    Friends of Figma Leader

  • C.J. Yeh

    Fashion Institute of Technology

    Friends of Figma Leader

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