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Make a custom GIF for a launch on Product Hunt

Learn Figma to create an engaging custom gif for your Product Hunt launch in this beginner-friendly project.

17 mins
Seth Kramer
1

See the build

Watch the finished product first. Know what you're building toward.

2

Learn the stack

Follow the tools and the decisions, not just the clicks.

3

Ship your version

Use the course as a template for your own product.

What you'll get

Build the project. Keep the skill.

Every course ends with a shipped artifact and a reusable pattern. Faster builds, smarter decisions, real products.

Learn the exact stack used to ship the project

Understand the build decisions, not just the steps

Walk away with a pattern you can reuse on your own

Overview

Launching a product on Product Hunt is a milestone for any creator or business. You want to make a strong first impression and stand out. One effective way to do that is by creating a custom gif that showcases your product in a visually appealing and engaging way.

In this beginner-friendly project, you'll learn how to use Figma to design and animate a custom gif for your Product Hunt launch. Figma is a powerful and intuitive design tool that allows you to create professional-looking graphics without prior design experience.

Throughout the project, you'll gain a solid understanding of Figma's interface and features. You'll discover how to:

  • Create shapes, add text, and apply colors and effects to bring your design to life
  • Add animation to your Figma design, making your gif dynamic and eye-catching
  • Record your video and convert it into a gif format for easy sharing

By the end of this project, you'll have a polished custom gif ready to showcase your product on Product Hunt. But the skills you gain will extend far beyond that. You'll be able to use Figma to create attractive graphics for social media, websites, presentations, and more. Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, or creative professional, learning Figma will open up a world of design possibilities.

What you'll learn

  • Learn Figma's interface and features from scratch
  • Design an eye-catching custom gif for a Product Hunt launch
  • Add animation to your Figma design
  • Record your video and convert it into a gif format
  • Gain skills applicable to creating graphics for social media, websites, and presentations

Who this is for

  • Entrepreneurs and startups preparing to launch a product on Product Hunt
  • Marketers looking to create engaging visual content for product promotions
  • Designers who want to learn Figma and expand their skill set
  • Anyone interested in creating custom gifs and animations, no prior design experience needed
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