Design

Design Foundations for Engineers

Type, color, layout, contrast — the design fundamentals that make engineers' work look 10x better.

4.80(142 reviews)2,380 enrolled1h 30mBeginnerFree

What you will learn

  • Pick type that holds up
  • Use color systems with confidence
  • Set up grids and rhythm

Who this is for

  • Full-stack engineers
  • Indie hackers

Curriculum

2 modules · 4 lessons · 1h 30m

M1Type & color2 lessons
  • Picking type pairsPreview7m
  • Color systems9m
M2Layout & polish2 lessons
  • Grids and rhythm10m
  • Polish pass checklist4m

Description

A short, opinionated visual-design course made for engineers. Practical and immediately applicable to dashboards, marketing pages, and internal tools.

Instructor

L

AI educator & engineer

Aicadem instructor

Certificate

A verifiable certificate

Pass the final test (70%+) and complete every lesson to unlock your certificate. Each one has a public verification page.

Reviews

aibekn

I redesigned my dashboard in an afternoon.

May 7, 2026

FAQ

Do I get a certificate?

Yes — complete every lesson and score 70%+ on the final test.

Is the AI assistant included?

Yes. It's available in every lesson and can answer questions in context.

How long do I have access?

For one-time purchases, lifetime. For Pro, as long as your subscription is active.