School of Design Graduate 6 ECTS
DES510 · Typography for Interfaces
Treat typography as a system for interfaces: hierarchy, rhythm, spacing, and editorial restraint. Students design type scales and component rules, test readability across contexts, and integrate typography decisions into design-system documentation.
- typography
- ui
- design-systems
| Overview | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Code | DES510 | — |
| Title | Typography for Interfaces | — |
| School | School of Design | — |
| Level | Graduate | — |
| Credits | 6 ECTS | — |
What you will learn
- · Choose type systems that improve readability and hierarchy
- · Design interface typography with accessibility constraints
- · Document type decisions and critique them clearly
Prerequisites
- · DES120 (or equivalent design foundations)
Assessment
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Type studies | 35% |
| Interface typography project | 45% |
| Critique participation | 20% |
Weekly outline
Week 1: Hierarchy and rhythm
3 topics
- · Scale
- · Spacing
- · Scanning patterns
Week 2: Legibility and accessibility
3 topics
- · Contrast
- · Line length
- · Assistive tech considerations
Week 3: Systems
3 topics
- · Tokens
- · Component constraints
- · Documentation