L1 Skills

These test whether someone can use Figma effectively.

1. Gradients

1. Gradients

   • Create linear, radial, angular, and diamond gradients.

   • Adjust colors, opacity, and direction.

2. Layer Organization

• Name layers properly.

• Group and ungroup objects.

• Use frames.

• Maintain a clean layer hierarchy.

3. Branding Colors

• Use team color palettes consistently.

• Save and apply color styles.

• Understand primary vs. secondary colors.

4. Object Creation

• Create rectangles, circles, polygons, stars, lines, etc.

• Use Boolean operations (Union, Subtract, Intersect, Exclude).

Align and distribute objects.

5. Text Tools

• Add and edit text.

• Change fonts, size, spacing, alignment.

• Create text styles.

6. Images

• Import images.

• Crop and mask.

• Adjust fills and opacity.

• Replace images while keeping the frame.

7. Prototyping

• Connect frames.

• Create interactions.

• Use Smart Animate.

Present prototypes.

These focus on communicating YETI's outreach and impact.

8. Executive Summary Questions

Explain the purpose of an executive summary.

Answer questions about the team's impact

9. Storytelling / Communication

Tell a compelling story.

Explain challenges, actions, and results.

Speak confidently about projects.

10. Evidence + Stats + Navigation

Find statistics quickly.

Cite outreach numbers.

Navigate the Impact document efficiently.

11. Formatting + Organization

Maintain consistent formatting.

Organize sections logically.

Use headings and spacing effectively.

12. Formatting + Organization

Maintain consistent formatting.

Organize sections logically.

Use headings and spacing effectively.

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