Method: Interactive games to learn UI design basics like Bézier curves, boolean operations, colors, fonts, and shapes.

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What is Method

Method of Action is a set of design training tools that teach design fundamentals through games. No tutorials needed—just play and you'll grasp core concepts like Bézier curves, boolean operations, and letter spacing. Founder Mark MacKay also created Method Draw, a free online vector editor that works without registration.

How to use Method

Start with games: Homepage has 5 games, play them in order. KernType for letter spacing, Bézier Game for pen tool, Color for color harmony, ShapeType for letter shaping, Boolean Game for boolean operations. Each game gives instant feedback when you make mistakes.

Practice repeatedly: These games can be played multiple times with different challenges. Once you consistently score high, you've got it.

Practice with Method Draw: After learning basics, use Method Draw for small exercises to apply skills from games in real practice.

Method Key Features

5 Core Training Games

Letter spacing, pen tool, color harmony, letter shaping, boolean operations—covers most fundamental design operations

Instant Feedback

Tells you what's wrong immediately when you make mistakes, learn while playing

Free Vector Editor

Method Draw works directly in browser, no download or registration needed, ready to use once you learn basics

Open Source

Method Draw code is on GitHub, you can study or modify it yourself

Method Use Cases

Design Beginner Training

Complete beginners can understand basic design software operations by playing these games once

Skill Gap Check

Experienced designers can use these games to check if fundamentals are solid, especially letter spacing and pen tool

Teaching Tool

When teaching design, these games are more intuitive than theory, students learn faster

Quick Prototyping

When you need simple vector graphics, Method Draw is faster than opening large software, works in browser

Method Pros & Cons

Pros

Gamified learning, much more fun than tutorials
Completely free, no ads
Instant feedback when you make mistakes
Can practice repeatedly with varying challenges
Method Draw works without registration
Open source and transparent, code is available

Cons

Games are relatively simple, good for beginners not advanced users
Method Draw has basic features, complex projects still need professional software
English interface only
No mobile version

Method FAQ

Q1: Do I need to register?
No. All games and Method Draw can be used directly without registration or login.
Q2: What skill level are these games for?
Mainly for complete beginners or designers wanting to strengthen fundamentals. Experienced designers might find them too simple.
Q3: Can Method Draw replace Illustrator or Figma?
No. Method Draw has basic features, suitable for simple graphics or quick prototypes. Complex projects still need professional software.
Q4: Can games be played offline?
No, internet connection required. But after loading once, most content can be cached, low network requirements.
Q5: Is there a Chinese version?
Currently English only. But game operations are simple, even with limited English you can understand.

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