Creating your own typography
The letter
A course by Wete , Graphic Designer and Typography Artist
About the video: The letter
Overview
“I speak of what typography is, I tell a little about the history of typography as well as showing some screens about the construction and basic proportions of the Roman type, the anatomy of the letter, etc.”
In this video lesson Wete addresses the topic: The letter, 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 The letter In this lesson we will talk about the lyrics, of the typographic classification, its structure, We will see what the "overshoots" are, the baseline, the X line, the line of ascendants, capital letters and descendants. Go for it. Typography is basically a visual representation of language. That is, typography is the link between the writer and the reader. It doesn't matter where everyone is, if the message reaches the reader and is readable, there is a connection, that is, the letter acts as a vehicle in communication. Another important thing is that the lyrics not only do th...”
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Course summary for: Creating your own typography
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Glyphs -
Areas
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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- Level: Intermediate
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- Updated on 08/25/2020
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