What you will learn: This hands-on course will introduce you to Rive, one of the most popular design tools for UI/UX professionals. In this introductory course, you'll learn how to navigate Rive’s interface, understand the basics of design principles, and start building your first simple UI.By the end of the course, you will be comfortable using Rive’s features to create basic wireframes, prototypes, and interactive design elements.

Duration: 4 evenings course

Time: 6:45pm - 9:30pm

Where: London Software Training, 17, Sheep Lane, London, E8 3FA

Introduction to Rive

• What Rive is and where it fits in the UI/UX workflow

• Real-world use cases (apps, web, games, microinteractions)

Rive Interface & Workflow

• Canvas overview & artboard basics

• Layers, groups, and hierarchy

• Asset management (vectors, shapes, images)

Drawing & Importing

• Basic shape tools

• Importing SVGs & icons from Figma/Illustrator

• Organizing assets for animation

Keyframe Animation Fundamentals

• Timeline & keyframe basics

• Transformations (position, scale, rotation, opacity) Easing & motion curves for natural feel

Hands-On Project

• Animate a simple button hover effect

Working with Components

• Artboards, nodes, and nesting

• Constraints for responsive animations

Introduction to State Machines

• States vs animations

• Adding triggers, inputs, and transitions

Practical Exercises

• Button press/release animation

• Toggle switch with smooth transitions

Exporting & Integrating

• Export formats (web, mobile, Lottie alternatives)

• Embedding animations in Figma prototypes

• Quick overview of runtime integrations (Flutter, React, Swift)

Capstone Project

• Design & animate a fully interactive toggle or button set

Your course price includes 

• Free group course re-take within 18 months

• Expert teaching from practising architects, designers and software pros

• Hands-on, practical lessons - tailoring of syllabus and work on your projects

• Class recordings for revision and development

• LST certificate of completion for your CV and LinkedIn

Your tutors are designers, makers and architects, as well as software pros. They will guide you on the best way to apply for design roles or set-up a creative business, whilst teaching you all the key technical skills to make your CV and portfolio stand out from the crowd.

Can someone with no experience study this course? 

Yes, our introductory courses cover everything from the fundamentals to essential skills, so no prior experience is needed.

Is in person better than online? 

It depends on your learning style, travel options, and schedule. Some students find in-person classes more effective, while others prefer the flexibility of online learning.

Do I need my own computer and software for the course? 

If you are joining us in the studio there are computers provided with all of the software needed. If you study online you will need your own computer, but we can provide download links for the trial version of the required software.

What if I’m not very confident about my IT skills? 

Let us know and we will provide you with the resources to help you get started. Our lecturers are ready to support learners at all levels, ensuring that everyone receives the guidance they need to meet their learning outcomes.

What kinds of careers or opportunities can Rive skills lead to? 

Rive skills are useful for careers in UI/UX design, product design, motion design, game development, and interactive media. Freelancers can also use Rive to offer interactive animations for apps, websites, and branding projects.

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Do I need prior design or coding experience to take this course?

Not at all. This course is designed for beginners who may have little to no experience in design or coding. We’ll start with the basics of Rive’s interface and tools, then gradually move into creating animations and interactive assets.