L1 Skills

These test whether someone can use Figma effectively.

1. Gradients

1. • Create linear, radial, 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

1. • Use team color palettes consistently.

   • Save and apply color styles.

   • Apply primary vs. secondary colors correctly

4. Object Creation

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

• 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.

  • Present prototypes.

These focus on communicating YETI's outreach and impact.

1. Executive Summary Questions

• Explain the purpose of an executive summary.

• Answer questions about the team's impact

2. Storytelling / Communication

• Tell a compelling story.

• Explain challenges, actions, and results.

• Speak confidently about projects.

3. Evidence + Stats + Navigation

• Find statistics quickly.

• Cite outreach numbers.

• Navigate the Impact document efficiently.

4. Formatting + Organization

• Maintain consistent formatting.

• Organize sections logically.

• Use headings and spacing effectively.

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