A focused course on type systems for the web. A foundation in typography, scale, rhythm and readable hierarchy. You'll move through six short lessons at your own pace, with practical exercises after each one and a small project you can actually show off.
Sam Ortiz
Instructor · Design
What you'll leave with
Speak fluently about design at a beginner level
Build a portfolio-ready artifact you can share
Develop a personal practice you'll keep after the course
Get feedback from a live AI tutor as you go
Curriculum
Every module is a short video, a written recap, and a small exercise. Preview the first 2 lessons free — no card required.
First principles and the eye
Free previewA hands-on lesson on first principles and the eye — short, focused, and built to practice.
Grids, rhythm and hierarchy
Free previewA hands-on lesson on grids, rhythm and hierarchy — short, focused, and built to practice.
Color as a system
A hands-on lesson on color as a system — short, focused, and built to practice.
Typography in the wild
A hands-on lesson on typography in the wild — short, focused, and built to practice.
Motion and micro-interactions
A hands-on lesson on motion and micro-interactions — short, focused, and built to practice.
Ship: your own case study
A hands-on lesson on ship: your own case study — short, focused, and built to practice.
Instructor
Sam Ortiz teaches design with a practitioner's eye — a decade of client work and a lot of unlearning of textbook advice.
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