Basics of Typography from A to Z

A course by Álvaro Franca , Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist

Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined December 2017
99% positive reviews (153)
3,839 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Course summary

  • 23 lessons (4h 58m)
  • 19 downloads (3 files)
  • 6 exercises
  • Course final project

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Álvaro Franca

Álvaro Franca
A course by Álvaro Franca

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Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist

Álvaro Franca is a Brazilian graphic artist and an expert in typography and lettering who became fascinated with language at an early age. Álvaro holds a degree in Graphic and Industrial Design from the Rio de Janeiro State University and specialized in typography at EINA, the University School of Design and Art located in Barcelona, where he currently lives.

Since 2018. Álvaro has been working at Vasava, a multidisciplinary studio where he applies his mastery of font types to a wide range of projects, including animation, branding, editorial design, and lettering. He is also the co-founder of Naipe Foundry, a typography company that works with big-name clients like TV Globo, Sony Music and Descomplica.


  • 99% positive reviews (153)
  • 3,839 students
  • 23 lessons (4h 58m)
  • 19 additional resources (3 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

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Basics of Typography from A to Z. Calligraphy, and Typography course by Álvaro Franca

Basics of Typography from A to Z

A course by Álvaro Franca
Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined December 2017
  • 99% positive reviews (153)
  • 3,839 students