Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition

Course final project

A course by David Kimura , Editorial Designer and Typographer

Editorial Designer and Typographer. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined March 2017
99% positive reviews (250)
4,636 students
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About the final project for: Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition

Microtypegraphy: fundamentals of typesetting

“Microtypeing is a whole world. It fills me with pleasure to know that you came here with me. I hope everything I showed you in the course has been very helpful. Thank you! Remember that any questions or comments you have, I will be in the forum to help you.”

Partial transcription of the video

“Well. now let's do a brief course summary. I'll quickly talk about what we've learned over the past few weeks. What were the topics covered in each lesson? First. i shared a bit about who I am and my experience. along with why I think typography is important. Then. i delved into some good examples of typography as well as those that could use improvement. presenting some books and magazines. Later on. I explained the significance of having foundational knowledge before beginning an editorial project. Emphasizing that typography is integral to the overall design. i then discussed aspects lik...”

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Course summary for: Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition

  • Level: Beginner
  • 99% positive reviews (250)
  • 4636 students
  • 4 units
  • 18 lessons (2h 19m)
  • 4 downloads
  • Category

    Calligraphy & Typography
  • Software

    Adobe InDesign
  • Areas

    Design, Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Typography

David Kimura

David Kimura
A course by David Kimura

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Editorial Designer and Typographer

David Kimura holds a degree in graphic design from the Universidad Iberoamericana and a master's in visual communication from the FHNW Academy of Art and Design.

He is the founding partner of two studios: Kimera and Bésame Mucho. Since 2005, he has been working with Gabriela Varela, specializing in typography and book design for publishers in Mexico and Europe. His work has received multiple national and international awards and has been published in different countries.

He also shares his knowledge by speaking at conferences, classes, and workshops at various institutions across Mexico and abroad.


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Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition. Calligraphy, and Typography course by David Kimura

Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition

A course by David Kimura
Editorial Designer and Typographer. Mexico City, Mexico.
Joined March 2017
  • 99% positive reviews (250)
  • 4,636 students