Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition
Why is typography important?
A course by David Kimura , Editorial Designer and Typographer
About the video: Why is typography important?
Overview
“Reflections on what typography is and why it is important for designers to learn the minutiae of typographic composition with the tools we use every day. ”
In this video lesson David Kimura addresses the topic: Why is typography important?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition. Learn the basic principles of editorial design.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I would like to talk to you a little Because I think typography is important. Obviously many of us can say That typography is important Because it is the topic that we are passionate about And that's actually very significant. But other levels of understanding must be considered. Of this discipline. Typography is the visual reincarnation of our words We can automatically say That typography is very important in visual messages Works at different levels We're not just talking about pretty typography. Which refers us to certain feelings or atmospheres. If not, it has to work we...”
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Course summary for: Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition
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Calligraphy & Typography -
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Areas
Design, Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Typography
David Kimura
A course by David Kimura
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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