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.