Introduction to Custom Lettering

Overview

“Now, I am going to teach you a brief theoretical basis of calligraphy that will serve to understand the logic behind the design of the letters. I'll show you the types of contrast in calligraphy and how it translates when we move from calligraphy to lettering.”

In this video lesson Cyla Costa addresses the topic: The role of calligraphy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Custom Lettering. Learn how to create expressive letters in your own signature style by combining manual and digital techniques.

Partial transcription of the video

“The role of calligraphy In this lesson, I’ll show you why you need a theoretical calligraphy to understand the design of the letters. Both the lettering and the typography start in writing, that is, in calligraphy. If you have tried to make a lettering and you have doubts about which part of the letter is the thinnest or the thickest, great. This is the first spark of curiosity which leads us to try to understand the theory behind the design of the letters. You don't have to be a calligrapher to make a good lettering. I myself have basic handwriting skills. But the important thing here is n...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Custom Lettering

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (139)
• 2535 students
• 4 units
• 19 lessons (3h 35m)
• 12 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering