Microtypography: Basics of Typographical Composition
Design a justified text on the left
A course by David Kimura , Editorial Designer and Typographer
About the video: Design a justified text on the left
Overview
“In the justified texts on the left we have the advantage that the space between the words and characters that is incorporated in the source is not modified. However, we can significantly improve the appearance of paragraphs that use this type of composition following the advice I will show in the lesson.”
In this video lesson David Kimura addresses the topic: Design a justified text on the left, 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 delve into the concept of left-aligned text. which is widely favored by numerous due to its sleek appearance and ease of use. This alignment technique enhances readability and can be effectively employed for engaging with extensive documents or articles. Here. i will outline my Thus. by day's end. we achieve text that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Additionally. briefly address the complex issue of word splitting within such paragraphs. ensuring clarity and Here we have two left-aligned text boxes that serve the same purpose. Functionally speaking. both ar...”
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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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