Creating your own typography
Derivation of the alphabet: theory
A course by Wete , Graphic Designer and Typography Artist
About the video: Derivation of the alphabet: theory
Overview
“Most letters of the alphabet are generated from basic letters. We learn how to develop the rest of the letters thanks to the word "nova".”
In this video lesson Wete addresses the topic: Derivation of the alphabet: theory, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating your own typography. Learn to design your own typeface and create graphic artwork with personality.
Partial transcription of the video
“WETE Derivation of the alphabet - theory When we talk about typography, we are talking about a system. In this lesson we will see how, starting with the word "nova", we will derive our entire alphabet. We must take into account that we don't have to redraw each letter, since most of them arise from some basic letters. These basic letters are the word "nova", that we already designed, for a simple reason. The N would represent the square shapes, the O the circular shapes, the V would represent the triangle, the diagonal shapes, and A would be our special letters. I gave you a list so that yo...”
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Course summary for: Creating your own typography
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Calligraphy & Typography -
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Adobe Illustrator, Glyphs -
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Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Typography Design
Wete
A course by Wete
Juanra, better known as Wete, is a graphic designer specialized in typography. After working for various studios in Barcelona, he decided to carve out his own path and focus on what he loved most: typography. With that goal in mind, he founded his own studio, and alongside several friends, he created Ultra Types, a small online type foundry that specializes in display typefaces with a unique approach that sets it apart from larger type foundries.
He has worked on projects for top brands like Adobe, HP, Reebok, Desigual, W Hotels, and Mobile World Congress, among others. His work has also been featured in The Complete Guide to Designing Handmade Type by Charlotte Rivers, Page Unlimited (Sandu 360 Japan), Typodarium, Étapes, Computer Arts, and many more.
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- Updated on 08/25/2020
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