Basics of Typography from A to Z

Influences

A course by Álvaro Franca , Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist

99% positive reviews (153)

3,839 students

Audio: Portuguese

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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

“Influences In my work, I get inspired by books, the older the better. I live visiting online public archives and real libraries to get to know the world through archival photographs, ephemeral design pieces and other types of documents from all over the world. On a daily basis, I always keep my eyes open on the street. I leave the posters, manholes, packaging, everything around me influences my work. Any kind of letter strikes my attention. For example, this book here called "Graphic City" is an exhibition, collecting posters of all times in the city of Lisbon. I am fascinated with this kin...”

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Course summary for: Basics of Typography from A to Z

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (153)
3839 students
5 units
23 lessons (4h 58m)
3 downloads

Category
Calligraphy & Typography
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
Areas
Art Direction, Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Web Design

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.