Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition
Influences: Good and bad
A course by David Kimura , Editorial Designer and Typographer
About the video: Influences: Good and bad
Overview
“Here I will share a small selection of books that I consider important references on various topics related to typography and editorial design: typographic selection, microtype, page proportions, diagramming systems, orthotypography, etc. I will also show you some examples of microtypegraphic horrors. ”
In this video lesson David Kimura addresses the topic: Influences: Good and bad, 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
“Now. i'd like to discuss some references I frequently use. which have been invaluable in my typographer and these have been invaluable in my training as a typographer. serving not just as sources of original knowledge. but as essential tools I continue to rely on. The first is Robert Brynhorst's book. the Elements of Typographic Style. In a single phrase. it's an essential guide for anyone passionate about typography. If I were exiled to a desert island and could bring just one typography book. i'd pick this one without a second thought. The first time I read it. i was struck not only by th...”
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Course summary for: Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition
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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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