Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition
Typography as part of a whole
A course by David Kimura , Editorial Designer and Typographer
About the video: Typography as part of a whole
Overview
“I will explain why typography should consider some physical characteristics of the object we are designing, such as the substrate and the type of binding, which may affect the prose or the definition of margins, respectively. Therefore, we should not rely too much on what we see on the screens of our computers.”
In this video lesson David Kimura addresses the topic: Typography as part of a whole, 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 aim to clarify why typography must be seen within the context of an entire design rather than isolated from other elements or its physical surroundings during creation. For demonstration have chosen several books that effectively highlight and bring to life these interconnected ideas in a comprehensive manner. The first book I wish to discuss is from renowned Canadian photographer Jeff Wall; notice how vast its dimensions are. In this case. the scale of the book plays a crucial role as it influences various typographic design choices. particularly concerning proportions an...”
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Course summary for: Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition
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Calligraphy & Typography -
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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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