Typography
Learn typography fundamentals, from typeface and font selection to layout and spatial arrangement, to create captivating designs that communicate powerfully.
About this course
Typography is an essential aspect of UX design, used in branding, copywriting, and UX writing. In this Typography course, you'll learn the history, concepts, and best practices of working with typography in UX design.
You'll start by understanding the fundamentals of typography, including the anatomy of letterforms, typefaces, point sizes, line lengths, line-spacing, and letter-spacing. We'll delve into the importance of typography in branding and how it conveys a brand's personality, values, and emotions.
Next, you'll learn the technical aspects of working with typography in UX design, such as choosing the right font file format, ensuring the type renders correctly across different devices and platforms, and maintaining consistency across a product using type systems.
Throughout the course, you'll also learn about designing with accessibility in mind, including how to ensure legibility for users with visual impairments and how to choose typefaces that are easy to read.
By the end of the course, you'll have a thorough understanding of typography in UX design and be able to create visually appealing, effective, and memorable designs that communicate a brand's message and values to its audience.
Details
Prerequisites
Skills you’ll gain with course:
Topics covered
Syllabus
Getting Started with Typography
Level Test
Working with Typefaces
Level Test
Typographic Composition
Level Test
Earn a certificate of completion
Meet your course instructor
MY SUPERPOWER: MAKING COMPLICATED THINGS SUPER SIMPLE.
I’ve been working in the UX industry for nearly two decades and am the author of two books on web design: Color for Web Design and The Smashing Idea Book. Writing for the tech industry for almost twenty years has honed my ability to break down complex topics into clear, approachable, and empowering content that helps readers dive into subjects they may have once found intimidating. I love crafting educational experiences that spark those eureka moments, where readers suddenly “get it” and feel excited to learn more.
At my core, I’ve always been a storyteller. Whether it’s through fiction, marketing, instructional guides, or online courses, I thrive on experimenting with different formats and techniques to connect with people through the stories we tell. I’m passionate about lifelong learning and making information on virtually any topic accessible to the average person. I believe story is one of the most powerful tools we have to engage, educate, and inspire.
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FAQs
The Typography course is about the history, concepts, and best practices of working with typography in UX design. Typography is an essential aspect of UX design, used in branding, copywriting, and UX writing.
You'll start by understanding the fundamentals of typography, including the anatomy of letterforms, typefaces, point sizes, line lengths, line spacing, and letter spacing. We'll delve into the importance of typography in branding and how it conveys a brand's personality, values, and emotions.
You'll learn the technical aspects of working with typography in UX design, such as choosing the right font file format, ensuring the type renders correctly across different devices and platforms, and maintaining consistency across a product using type systems.
Throughout the course, you'll also learn about designing with accessibility in mind, including how to ensure legibility for users with visual impairments and how to choose typefaces that are easy to read.
By the end of the course, you'll have a thorough understanding of typography in UX design and be able to create visually appealing, effective, and memorable designs that communicate a brand's message and values to its audience.
Typography is an essential aspect of UX design, used in branding, copywriting, and UX writing. By taking a Typography course, UX designers can gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of typography and how the things like letterforms, typefaces, point sizes, line lengths, line spacing, and letter spacing may influence the overall user experience.
They can also learn about the best practices of working with typography in UX design, such as choosing the right font file format, ensuring the type renders correctly across different devices and platforms, and maintaining consistency across a product using type systems.
Furthermore, designers can learn about designing with accessibility in mind, including how to ensure legibility for users with visual impairments and how to choose typefaces that are easy to read. By understanding typography in UX design, designers can create visually appealing, effective, and memorable designs that communicate a brand's message and values to its audience.
The Typography course is recommended for a variety of design roles, including UX designers, graphic designers, web designers, branding specialists, and anyone interested in learning more about the fundamentals of typography in UX design. By taking this course, you can gain valuable insights and techniques that can help you create designs that not only look great but also communicate effectively with your target audience.
For new learners, the first level of each course is available free of charge! This allows you to experience the course without any initial investment.
However, if you're seeking a deeper and more comprehensive learning journey, we recommend our Pro Membership. With this subscription, you gain full access to all our courses, which includes additional lessons, engaging design challenges, and thorough assessments.
Additionally, Pro Membership entitles you to receive a certificate upon completion of a course and personalized feedback from experts for all your challenge submissions. To explore the pricing details and find the best plan for your learning needs, please visit our pricing page.