Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition
First decisions for our project
A course by David Kimura , Editorial Designer and Typographer
About the video: First decisions for our project
Overview
“I will explain how I made the first decisions for our project, related to the format, the typographical selection and the definition of the spine margin.”
In this video lesson David Kimura addresses the topic: First decisions for our project, 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. we'll begin our project by making key design decisions. We'll choose the format. select typography. and set basic margins. This foundational step is crucial as we establish essential design guidelines for the project moving forward. In this base document. we begin defining key parameters for our project. We have a letter-sized format in front of us. and the text we'll work with is already included. This document marks the starting point where we establish essential guidelines. ensuring we make informed decisions as we move forward with the project. This concerns the story "T...”
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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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