Basics of Typography from A to Z
Typographic classification 1
A course by Álvaro Franca , Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist
About the video: Typographic classification 1
Overview
“Being able to identify and classify the fonts helps a lot to put order in the house, so I will explain the characteristics that define each category of typography and I will give a practical example of how to use this information in a project. ”
In this video lesson Álvaro Franca addresses the topic: Typographic classification 1, 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
“There are so many different font styles that navigating this world is greatly aided by being able to classify them into categories. In this lesson. i will teach you the quickest and easiest way to identify a font and decide what role it can play in your project. In the end. i will demonstrate how the history and classification of typography can influence a design piece by creating a 100% typographic book cover. Let's see. Typographic classification is the system we have to divide the vast world of existing typefaces into small categories. and it primarily serves two purposes. The first. as ...”
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Course summary for: Basics of Typography from A to Z
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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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