Basics of Typography from A to Z
Influences
A course by Álvaro Franca , Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist
About the video: Influences
Overview
“The repertoire is a designer's greatest asset. I have many good references for you to know. They are people from all ages and regions, whose work can expand their horizons as well as mine.”
In this video lesson Álvaro Franca addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Basics of Typography from A to Z. Discover the infinite possibilities of typography for conveying and enhancing your message.
Partial transcription of the video
“In my work. i draw a lot of inspiration from books. and the older. the better. I frequently visit online public archives. real libraries. to learn about the world through archival photographs. ephemeral design pieces. and other types of documents from all over the world. In my daily life. i'm always keeping my eyes open on the street. I let posters. manholes. Packaging and everything around me influences my work. Whether it's lettering or design. i notice it all. For instance. the book "Graphic City." which details an exhibit about urban graphics. catches my eye. collecting... posters from ...”
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Course summary for: Basics of Typography from A to Z
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Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign -
Areas
Art Direction, Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Web Design
Álvaro Franca
A course by Álvaro Franca
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.
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