Basics of Typography from A to Z

Typographic classification 2

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: Typographic classification 2

Overview

“In this second part of the class, I will conclude the theme of typographic classification and then I will demonstrate how classification and history can influence a design piece by making a 100% typographic book cover. Follow us! ”

In this video lesson Álvaro Franca addresses the topic: Typographic classification 2, 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

“Typographic classification Another genre I wanted to talk about is Humanists. Humanist is a name that has to do with the fact that they are sources influenced by the human trait. A human being writing with a quill would make strokes look like this and are sans serif fonts. So influenced by the gesture. These are three iconic fonts in this category. Johnston, Gill Sans and FF Scala, Scala is much later. And these are from the beginning of Humanists. I wanted to talk not about the Johnston source, but about who made it. Edward Johnston who was a calligraphy teacher and a very important Englis...”

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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.