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Visual Design Principles

Make interfaces beautiful. Master typography, color theory, hierarchy, and grid systems to create professional, polished UI designs.

Good design is not subjective; it follows rules. This course covers the fundamental principles of visual design. You will learn to use Typography scales to create hierarchy, apply Color Theory to evoke emotion and guide action, and use Grids and Spacing to create balance. We explore Gestalt principles to understand how users perceive interface elements. Perfect for developers who want their apps to look professional or beginners entering UI design.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Typography
    Font selection, scale, line-height, and tracking.
  • 2
    Color Theory
    Harmony, contrast ratios, and emotional impact.
  • 3
    Layout & Grids
    Using 8pt grids and columns for structure.
  • 4
    Visual Hierarchy
    Guiding the eye using size, weight, and color.
  • 5
    Gestalt Principles
    Proximity, similarity, and closure in UI design.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$60k - $90k

Career Paths

Visual Designer $70k-$100k
UI Designer $75k-$110k
Web Designer $60k-$90k

What You Will Learn

Apply visual hierarchy to guide user attention effectively
Select and pair typefaces for readability and brand fit
Create accessible color palettes using color theory rules
Use grid systems and whitespace to organize layouts
Critique and improve designs using Gestalt principles

Skills You Will Gain

Typography Color Theory Layout & Grids Visual Hierarchy Accessibility

Who Is This For

Junior Designers
Developers
Marketers

Prerequisites

None
Creativity helps

Visual Design Principles FAQs

Do I need to draw?

No, UI design is about layout and rules, not drawing.

Software?

We use Figma, but principles apply everywhere.

Talent required?

No, these are learnable rules, not magic.

For devs?

Highly recommended to improve frontend skills.

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Tech Stack & Tools

Figma
Adobe Color
Type Scale
Coolors

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