About Better Web Type
Overview
Better Web Type is a free, seven-day email course teaching web typography fundamentals to designers and web developers. The course breaks down typography concepts into digestible daily lessons delivered straight to your inbox, each taking five to ten minutes to read.
The course covers core topics including typeface anatomy, choosing and combining typefaces, paragraph design, rhythm, and modular scales. It pairs email lessons with additional resources, articles, and an interactive learning game, plus access to a private Slack community for students.
Key Benefits
- Free seven-day structured curriculum with one lesson per day delivered via email.
- Designed for both designers and web developers, with practical examples for code and Sketch.
- Includes bonus printable cheat sheet covering typeface styles, punctuation, font weights, ligatures, and figure styles.
- Over 20,000 designers and developers have completed the course with an average rating of 4.7/5 stars.
- Includes access to a private Slack community for students to share and discuss learning.
How It Works
You sign up with your name and email address, then receive your first lesson within a minute. Each subsequent day you receive an email containing one lesson, which you read in five to ten minutes, then explore suggested articles and resources. After completing all seven days, you download a printable typography cheat sheet and unlock access to the student Slack community.
Use Cases
- Graphic designers improving their foundational knowledge of web typography before building digital designs or client websites.
- Front-end developers learning to understand typography decisions and how typeface choices affect user experience.
- Self-taught designers seeking structured, practical guidance on selecting and combining typefaces for web projects.
- Design students studying design fundamentals and needing a concise reference on paragraph shaping and modular scales.
- Web design agencies training team members on typography best practices across projects.
Why Choose This Product
Better Web Type suits anyone transitioning between print and web design, or developers wanting to build typography fluency. The course balances theory with practical application, offering concrete rules you can apply immediately or choose to break creatively. The free model removes barriers to learning, and the seven-day format fits busy schedules without requiring significant time commitment.
