Typography 01
Push your design skills to the next level in our most popular course.
Author: Chris Do- 6+ Hours of video content: grid systems, contrast, balance, type choices, hierarchy
- Self-study assignments
- Watch Chris work
- Design critique videos
- Bonus Videos
OVERVIEW
Learn the fundamentals of typography to create visually stunning, impactful work. Start to see type differently when you practice and apply typographic principles, and finally understand why and how layouts look good.
Featured Student Work
Take a look at some of the incredible progress our students have made. We'll let their before and after's do the talking here.
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Week 7Chris Jansen
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Take a deep dive into all things type
In each video lesson, Chris will teach you about typographic principles, the history of type, and how to apply the fundamentals across your design work.
Stretch and flex your design muscles
Practice what you have learned in the video lectures to push your skills further. Do the homework as many times as you need to fully grasp the material.
Watch Chris work
See how Chris makes improvements to previous students work using typographic principles. Then, take notes of how you can apply these same techniques to your own work.
Watch your skills develop
See your designs take on a whole new shape and meaning as you move through the course. Start to feel comfortable and confident with typography.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chris DoChris Do is an Emmy award-winning director, designer, strategist, and educator. He's the Founder and CEO of The Futur—an online education platform that teaches the business of design to creative thinkers.
DIFFICULTY
Beginner to Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or Adobe InDesign recommended
WHO’S THIS FOR
This course is for any designer looking to understand type to improve their layout and design skills.
REVIEWS
“Typography 01 course improved my approach towards design dramatically. It is way differentiated me from my peers at work even though they were more experienced.”
“One of the most valuable parts of the course was seeing the way Chris critiques design work. That helped me improve my design thinking and process as well.”
“I learned more about typography in this course than during my BA in graphic design. This gives me confidence that I can make effective layouts and better design of any kind. I also felt I was part of a community, who learned together. Once a week for seven weeks, Chris critiqued our submitted layouts and this motivated us to put knowledge into practice and submit our work. This course is the best investment I've made in myself in becoming a better graphic designer. And I've invested in a lot of courses and books.”
SYLLABUS
Get ready to expand your knowledge and understanding of design. Take a look at what you'll learn in each module, plus a few bonuses along the way.
Move through the modules at your own pace, on your own time. You'll have lifetime access to the course, so jump back in whenever you need a refresher.
Learn the foundational principles of repetition and contrast in typography, including introduction and history, fundamentals, and how to mix cases and point sizes.
Study the masters like Jan Tschichold and J. Müller-Brockmann. Learn grid construction, terminology, and how to apply grid overlays to your design work.
Explore balance, hierarchy, and composition techniques through video lectures, student work critiques, and hands-on demonstrations.
Take your skills further with advanced typographic techniques, design critique videos, and bonus content to refine your craft.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
- 6+ Hours of video content: grid systems, contrast, balance, type choices, hierarchy
- Self-study assignments
- Watch Chris work
- Design critique videos
- Bonus Videos