Basics of Typography from A to Z
Combining fonts 1
A course by Álvaro Franca , Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist
About the video: Combining fonts 1
Overview
“I will teach some strategies for choosing fonts that work well together, showing examples of how a typeface family can collaborate with another. You'll see how almost every project can level up with a good pair of complementary fonts.”
In this video lesson Álvaro Franca addresses the topic: Combining fonts 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
“A good pair of complementary fonts can enhance nearly any project. In this lesson. we will explore the key factors to consider when choosing fonts that harmonize well together and how their interaction can positively impact a project. Are you ready to start? When working with typography. whether it's for a simple brochure or an extensive reference book like a dictionary. and even when developing a brand’s visual identity. the objective remains consistent: the effectiveness of your message to the reader. Learning to combine two fonts is one of the simplest to enhance your design. By selectin...”
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Course summary for: Basics of Typography from A to Z
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Calligraphy & Typography -
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign -
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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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