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How to Look at Type - Fundamentals of Web Typography

Everything You Need to Know About Online Typography

  • 22/07/201718/04/2019
  • by The Logo Creative
  • Table of Contents

        • What makes a great online typeface? How do you know when a font works? What do you need to know to design with fonts?
      • Key lessons include:
    • Check Out The Course – Everything You Need to Know About Online Typography
      • About Jason Santa Maria

    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

    Everything You Need to Know About Online Typography

    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.

    Check Out The Course – Everything You Need to Know About Online Typography

    Everything You Need to Know About Online Typography

    About Jason Santa Maria

    Jason Santa Maria is a graphic designer with a deep love for letters. He’s design director at Slate; a faculty member at SVA’s MFA Interaction Design program; a cofounder of A Book Apart; and the founder of Typedia. Previously, he served as the vice president of AIGA/NY and as the creative director for A List Apart and Typekit. He has designed websites that balance beauty and usability for clients such as AIGA, The Chicago Tribune, Housing Works, Miramax Films, The New York Stock Exchange, PBS, The United Nations, and WordPress. Jason teaches web typography on Skillshare and discusses design on his award-winning website.


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I have spent a few weeks learning from the book and it’s already elevated my lettering work which I shared on my newsletter. 

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Amazing book! - Well Done Francis! @fran6

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Checkout the flick through video on YouTube and IGTV.

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The link to the full Interview can be found in the bio @thelogocreative under the designer interview section.
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It's book I have owned since it's release and read many times over the years.

Check out our full book review link in bio under book review section.

You can checkout our full review and video flick though in the bio @thelogocreative under the book review section.

Do you own this book? Let me know what you think?

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