Typography Shapes Digital Experience
We believe text is more than words on a screen. It's rhythm, hierarchy, and breathing space that guides readers through content. Our approach blends classic typographic principles with practical web constraints to create interfaces that feel natural to read.
From Print Roots to Digital Practice
Our story started with letterpress workshops and evolved into something quite different. Here's how we got to where we are now.
Foundation in Traditional Methods
Started with weekend courses teaching classical typesetting. Mostly print designers wanting to understand historical context. We quickly realised people needed practical digital skills more than theory about Gutenberg.
Transition to Web-Focused Content
Shifted curriculum toward CSS typography and responsive text systems. This meant rebuilding our entire course structure. Some students weren't happy about the change, but retention rates actually improved once people saw immediate application in their projects.
Recognition in Design Education
Received accreditation from professional design bodies after peer review of our teaching methods. This wasn't just paperwork – it required documented student outcomes and external assessment. The process took fourteen months but opened doors to institutional partnerships.
Expanding Practical Applications
Now working with design teams at companies to implement proper text systems. Our autumn 2025 programme will include case studies from these real-world implementations, showing both successes and compromises required in production environments.
Building on Documented Results
We track outcomes because guesswork doesn't help anyone make informed decisions. These numbers represent actual student experiences from our programmes between 2022 and 2024.
Recognition from design organisations came after external review of our teaching methods and student work. We're listed as an approved provider by several professional bodies, which means our curriculum meets their standards for continuing education credits.
Read Full StoryQuestions People Actually Ask
These come up in nearly every consultation. If yours isn't here, the contact form gets responses within two business days.
Do I need design experience before starting?
Not really. You should understand basic HTML and CSS, but we've had successful students from development backgrounds who couldn't tell you the difference between kerning and tracking at the start. If you're comfortable reading technical documentation and can implement code examples, you'll manage fine.
What's the time commitment look like?
Our standard programme runs sixteen weeks with one evening session weekly plus project work. Most people spend six to eight hours per week total. We've structured it this way because past attempts at intensive formats led to high dropout rates – turns out people have jobs and lives.
Can this help me get hired as a designer?
It might improve your portfolio if you're already working toward design roles. But we're not a job placement service. Some past students have moved into UX or product design positions, though that typically required additional training in other areas. Typography knowledge is useful but it's one skill among many that employers want.
When does the next cohort start?
Autumn 2025 intake begins in September. We only run two cohorts annually to maintain small class sizes. Spring 2026 registration will open in December 2025. If you're considering it, getting on the notification list makes sense since spots fill quickly.
