: What are good places to start learning web typography and layout? I have been a digital designer since 1999. I am self taught. However; my biggest weakness is spacing, grids and developing

@Michele215

As a supplement / source for inspiration - I'd suggest following Jessica Hische's blog too (http://jessicahische.is). She's definitely one of top typography specialists out right now.

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@Si6392903

I found the book 100 Ideas that changed Graphic Design is a great resourtce to place design in its historical context.

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@Jessie844

As a compliment to Nomadme's answer (and for a list of web-based resources) you should read this list. I've found that it's a nice introduction for web folks to the world of grids.

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@Cofer715

I totally understand the frustration of being in weak in grids and typography, specially if you are a self taught graphic designer. To me this is very open ended question and that there is no right answer to point out for you.

In my personal experience, it is how you train your eyes and get feedback from your fellow designers would certainly improve your skill you are asking. But, most important is to understand the design principals such as:


Balance
Proximity
Alignment
Repetition
Contrast
Space


I would definitely urge you dig deeper and read more into Meggs' History of Graphic Design. It explains and talks more about styles.

Here is good books that will shape you into what you are asking:


Thinking with Type by Ellen Lupton
Type Matters! by Jim Williams
The Ten Commandments of Typography/Type Heresy
The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst
Grid Systems in Graphic Design by Josef Müller-Brockmann
Design, Form, and Chaos by Paul Rand


These are just the few of the list that will help you.

Wish you luck!

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