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  • Unveiling the Power of Letters: How to Create Logos and Typography That Tell Stories
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    Unveiling the Power of Letters: How to Create Logos and Typography That Tell Stories

    As designers passionate about the universe of letters, we at Plau Studio, Rodrigo Saiani, and Carlos Mignot, experience daily the challenge and beauty of creating typography that not only communicates but also enchants. Creating a typeface or logo goes far beyond simply drawing letters; it's about transcribing the essence of a brand, its personality, and values into visual forms that speak directly to the hearts of its consumers. We want to make pop typography!

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  • 8 Fonts for Logos That Will Inspire You
    Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    8 Fonts for Logos That Will Inspire You

    Looking for the perfect typeface for your logo? Discover 8 inspiring fonts that will take your logo design to the next level. When making a new logo for our brand, there are several factors that are very important to take into account. Some of them are more striking, such as color and shape, and others may go unnoticed. One of the most relevant features of a logo is the typography. There are countless types of fonts and, if we do not have much idea of graphic design, we may think that choosing the right one is as easy as choosing the one you like the most. But the font says a lot about your brand, it has to be in tune with what you are selling and with the public you are addressing, that is why it is essential not to take this decision lightly. In this article, we are going to share with you some of the best fonts for logos. Discover them and pick the one that best suits your brand. Raleway

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  • Free Download: Card Templates
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    Free Download: Card Templates

    Have you ever envisioned the perfect greeting card, with the correct balance of playful irony, heartwarming cuteness and personal touch that will make your loved ones astonished, mesmerized, perplexed and borderline perish (from an overdose of clever cuteness) with your witty and affectionate writing and design? With Lauren Radley’s free templates, you can materialize your twistedly cute wishes this holidays, or valentines, or invented festivity of your choosing!

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  • Top 3 Calligraphy Creation Tools
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    Top 3 Calligraphy Creation Tools

    Are you in search of a way to create elegant script? Consider these top calligraphy creation tools, or embark on the journey of crafting your own calligraphy.

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  • United by Typography: Discover 5 Inspiring Projects from the Community on the 36 Day of Type
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    United by Typography: Discover 5 Inspiring Projects from the Community on the 36 Day of Type

    The 36 Day of Type is an annual event that captivates the creative community and typography enthusiasts. Throughout 36 intense days, people worldwide share unique projects that challenge the boundaries of letters and numbers. It's a gathering filled with inspiration, learning, and collaboration, where the magic of typography is more present than ever on social media, and connection among enthusiasts and experts of this fascinating discipline is encouraged. Its tenth edition was celebrated this year between April 10th and May 15th. For this reason, we are sharing five standout projects from the community in various calls. Discover the diversity and creativity that have defined this annual event. Dive into the world of typography and let yourself be inspired!

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  • Discover 5 Outstanding Lettering Projects from the Community
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    Discover 5 Outstanding Lettering Projects from the Community

    Have you ever wondered how to give more personality to your words? Lettering is the answer. It is the art of drawing letters, creating unique and eye-catching compositions that convey a message in a visually striking way. If you are passionate about typography and creativity, here are 5 lettering projects that will inspire you to explore even more in this amazing world. We hope they inspire and motivate you to create your work. We invite you to share your creative process with the community. In the following link, we give you ideas on how to publish yours: How to Publish Your Projects on Domestika

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  • What is Kufic Script?
    Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    What is Kufic Script?

    Discover the origins and characteristics of this ancient Arabic style of calligraphy that first appeared around the ninth century Calligraphy is an artistic means of transmitting a text, filled with beauty and mystery. The word calligraphy comes from the Greek words kallos, meaning beauty, and graphein, which means writing. It’s a tradition in many cultures around the world and has always been a key feature in Islamic art. In this blog post, Domestika teacher Joumana Medlej (@majnouna) shows you how to make the basic shapes you’ll need to build letters and words. You'll also learn about the origins and characteristics of this ancient Arabic style of calligraphy, which was first developed to ensure consistency in letterform when reproducing the Qur'an. Today, it is also used to create contemporary works of art.

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  • 10 Basic Typography Design Principles for Creating Memorable Logotypes
    Teacher Typography, Calligraphy and Lettering

    10 Basic Typography Design Principles for Creating Memorable Logotypes

    Learn to use letter shapes to communicate beyond what your words spell out Typography is a crucial element in logotype design. Using shape, not only can we communicate verbally, but we can also channel the brand’s personality visually. Elias Mule (@elias_mule) is a graphic designer specializing in branding and typography. In this blog, he walks us through 10 basic typography design principles for creating memorable logotypes. They can be applied to any style of typography, whether that be with or without serif, italicized, monospaced, or display (which is often applied to logotypes). 1. Skeleton This is the internal line that defines the basic structure of your letter. It exists for the same reason that a human skeleton does, anatomically speaking. According to Elias, it’s a great starting point for working out how to connect your letters and define aspects such as height and width.

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  • This Digital Archive Is a Treasure Chest of Typography and Design
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    This Digital Archive Is a Treasure Chest of Typography and Design

    The TM Research Archive compiles every issue of the magazine Typographische Monatsblätter, which played an important role in the history of typography If we look back on 20th-century graphic design history, the emergence of International Typographic Style–a movement of Russian, Dutch and German origin that developed mainly in Switzerland during the post-WW2 years–was a huge turning point. Looking to unify shape and content and drawn to simplicity and typographic design, International Typographic Style had such a huge influence on global design that its impact is still felt today.

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  • 5 Free Classes to Learn How to Vectorize
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    5 Free Classes to Learn How to Vectorize

    Discover the basic tips to master vectorization in Adobe Illustrator Vector illustration is a discipline in which aspects of both graphic design and digital illustration come together. Whether you use Adobe Illustrator or similar vector software, knowing vectorization principles will make your sketches look professional. Join these 5 vector illustration experts to discover easy ways to vectorize your designs. To watch each lesson, just click on its red title. Enjoy!

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  • The History of India Ink: From Drunk Poets to Sumi-e
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    The History of India Ink: From Drunk Poets to Sumi-e

    Ink has been essential for thousands of years of Chinese history All the drawing materials we use have a history, and some of them go back much earlier than we can imagine. This is the case for India ink, known in some countries as "China ink," as it has been used in the countries in disciplines ranging from tattooing to comics, and whose existence is deeply linked to the history of the country. Discover everything you always wanted to know about India ink in the video below: its origins, the reasons for its importance both in your country and in the rest of the world, and its unexpected connection to everything from the political to the economic, and, finally, the artistic.

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