Book Design Course

What will I learn?

Boost your publishing career with our Book Design Course, designed for professionals aiming to excel in the art of book design. Get stuck in to creating consistent style guides, putting design principles into practice, and improving reader involvement with interactive features. Learn how to optimise typography for readability, choose impactful visuals, and use colour theory effectively. Our concise, high-quality modules make sure you get practical skills in layout, composition, and more, allowing you to develop visually impressive and well-connected publications.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master style guides: Make sure design is consistent across all pages of the book.

Apply design principles: Balance alignment, contrast, and proximity properly.

Enhance engagement: Use visuals and interactive bits and pieces to grab readers' attention.

Optimize typography: Choose fonts and spacing so they're easy to read.

Utilize color theory: Create colour schemes that work well together for good educational results.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.