Typography for UI
Typography for UI
Details
8
lessons
1 hr 35 min
of content
Intermediate
difficulty
Lifetime access
Future updates
Private community
Monthly live UI design events
A certificate of completion
Topics
UI Design
Web Design
Instructor
Jesse Showalter
What is this course about?
Typography for UI is a practical, no-fluff course that teaches you how to use type like a pro in your digital designs. Great typography is more than just picking pretty fonts—it’s about structure, rhythm, readability, and emotion. This course breaks it all down so you can make intentional, confident decisions with type, whether you’re designing for web, mobile, or product interfaces.
You’ll learn the foundational principles of typography, how to set up scalable type systems in Figma, tips for selecting and pairing fonts, and platform-specific best practices. With real-world examples, live critiques, and hands-on projects, you’ll walk away knowing how to use type to elevate your UI, strengthen your brand, and make your designs more usable and beautiful.
Requirements
A basic understanding of UI design
A free Figma account
No advanced typography knowledge needed—this course starts from the ground up
What you'll learn
Typography fundamentals: terms, categories, and anatomy
How to select and pair fonts for digital interfaces
Building type scales, rhythm, and responsive systems
Designing for readability, accessibility, and hierarchy
Platform-specific guidance for web, mobile, iOS, and Android
How to implement and maintain type styles in Figma
Real-world critiques and how to improve your own type usage
Who is this course for?
UI/UX designers who want stronger visual and typographic skills
Beginners struggling with font choices and type setup
Developers and product creators who want to design better by understanding typography
Freelancers and brand designers refining their digital design process
Anyone who wants to stop “guessing” with type and start designing with purpose
