What makes a great online typeface? How do you know when a font works? What do you need to know to design with fonts?
Join award-winning designer, author, and type expert Jason Santa Maria for a practical deep dive that will change the way you discover, select, and make the most of today’s stunning online typography landscape — a perfect class for designers, marketers, and everyone writing on the web!
In 9 clear lessons, Jason breaks down every aspect of online type, from practical design considerations to cultivating a discerning, artistic eye. Packed with examples and inspiration, this class is a rich introduction to the limitless world of typography.
Key lessons include:
- Understanding key terms and typographic elements
- Choosing specific typefaces for different projects
- Pairing typefaces to create a personal webpage
- Layout basics: sizing, spacing, and proportions
Whether you use typography in professional designs, meeting presentations, or personal projects, this class will change the way you interact with type.
By the end, you’ll have a new arsenal of skills to help you see type in a whole new way — empowering you to use type intentionally, better communicate your ideas, and bring your words to life.
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To dive deeper into web typography, read Jason's book, On Web Typography, from A Book Apart. Use code SKILLSHARE15 for 15% off.
