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Design Responsive Email Templates

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Design Responsive Email Templates

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Design responsive email templates using Mailchimp and Klaviyo builders

  • Apply mobile-first principles for layout, typography, and usability

  • Evaluate visual hierarchy to improve readability and engagement

  • Build and critique templates for brand consistency and lifecycle campaigns

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June 2026

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There are 3 modules in this course

This module focuses on designing responsive email layouts that perform effectively across mobile and desktop inbox environments. You will explore the principles behind mobile-first design, spacing, readability, and modular layout structure, then apply those principles directly in Mailchimp using industry-standard workflow practices. The module emphasizes practical execution rather than visual theory, helping you make layout decisions that support engagement, usability, and campaign consistency across devices. By the end of this module, you will be able to build and test a responsive email template in Mailchimp that aligns with modern inbox design expectations.

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1 video3 readings2 assignments

Strong email performance depends not only on responsive layouts, but also on how clearly information is prioritized for the reader. This module introduces practical approaches to visual hierarchy, eye-tracking behavior, and content emphasis within lifecycle marketing emails. You will evaluate real template examples and practice identifying design choices that improve readability, reinforce branding, and guide subscriber attention toward key actions. The module emphasizes critical review and decision-making skills used in professional email production workflows. By the end of this module, you will be able to assess and critique email templates for clarity, hierarchy, and brand consistency.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment

Email design workflows often require adapting the same core design principles across multiple marketing platforms. This module focuses on applying responsive design and layout-building skills within Klaviyo’s template environment, including its structure for sections, blocks, and reusable styles. You will work through a practical build process that mirrors real-world campaign production tasks and reinforces platform-specific workflow considerations. The module emphasizes transferable design judgment rather than tool memorization, helping you work confidently across email platforms. By the end of this module, you will be able to create and evaluate responsive email templates in Klaviyo using structured, workflow-ready design practices.

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2 videos2 readings3 assignments

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