Typography for Designers & Developers - Don't suck at design
What you will learn
Create elegant web & Mobile app design by selecting and pairing meaningful fonts
How to use white space effectively by using Vertical Rhythm and Modular Grid
Dramatically improve your boring designs with Modular Grid & Baseline Grid
Learn about Typography Classes and Anatomy
Learn about how to use line-height and letter spacing effectively
Learn about IOS App Typography and understand different IPhone Screen siz
Learn Google Android Typography, its scale and its SP unit of type
How to connect your Photoshop Screen to IPhone or Android Device
How to balance your design using LEGO Blocks method
Step by Step coding exercises to apply Baseline Grid for Developers
How to show baseline grid in HTML page with just one line of code for Developers
How to use padding, margins and other elements to create Vertical Rhythm in CSS for Developers
How to use Vertical Rhythm in Bootstrap for Developers
Learn when to use em, rem, vm or % font-size units for Developers
How to set up Typography Scale using online tools easily for Developers
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Comidoc Review
Our Verdict
This 9-hour course effectively combines design and development perspectives, offering practical advice on everything from typography basics to advanced techniques such as modular grids and vertical rhythm. While some lectures might benefit from clearer organization, the abundance of real-world examples, projects, and coding exercises for developers outweighs these shortcomings. The instructor's knowledgeable approach, despite a slightly challenging accent, ensures that students gain valuable insights into typography design for web and mobile applications. Despite minor issues with typos, this course manages to deliver actionable advice spanning various skill levels and should not be overlooked by designers or developers craving a deeper understanding of typographical principles and best practices.
What We Liked
- Covers a wide range of topics from typography basics to advanced techniques, making it useful for both beginners and experienced designers
- Includes practical examples and real-world design projects that illustrate the concepts taught in the course
- Provides valuable insights into font pairing, web and mobile app typography, and modular grids
- Features step-by-step coding exercises for developers to apply Baseline Grid
Potential Drawbacks
- Some lectures could benefit from better organization, as some students have reported issues with slide references and abrupt video endings
- The instructor's accent can occasionally make it difficult for non-native English speakers to follow along
- A few students pointed out minor typographic errors in the course materials