Design Responsive Email Templates

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Design Responsive Email Templates

About this course

Design emails that look great and work effectively on any device. In this course, you’ll learn how to create responsive email templates that deliver clear messaging, strong visual hierarchy, and consistent brand experience across mobile and desktop environments. You’ll begin with the fundamentals of mobile-first design and responsive layouts, then apply those principles in real tools like Mailchimp and Klaviyo. You’ll build templates from scratch using single-column structures, fluid images, readable typography, and tap-friendly buttons that improve usability and engagement. Next, you’ll focus on visual hierarchy on how readers scan emails and what design choices guide their attention. You’ll audit real templates, identify common design issues, and improve clarity using size, contrast, spacing, and typography. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you’ll create and critique templates used in lifecycle marketing, including promotional and post-purchase emails. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to design scalable, mobile-ready email templates that support marketing performance and brand consistency. This course is ideal for email marketers, designers, and growth professionals working with lifecycle campaigns or e-commerce email programs.

What you'll learn

  • Create responsive email templates
  • Use Mailchimp and Klaviyo for email design
  • Apply mobile-first design principles
  • Enhance visual hierarchy in email layouts
  • Audit and improve existing email templates

Course objectives

  • Design clear and engaging email templates
  • Support marketing performance through effective email design
  • Focus on usability and accessibility in email layouts

Skills you'll gain

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