Introduction to Glyphs
Course 9: Exporting and Generating an Executable File: File types, usage and differences
By Wete , Graphic Designer and Typography Artist
About the video: File types, usage and differences
Overview
“In this unit we will talk about the different formats that a typeface can have. ”
In this video lesson Wete addresses the topic: File types, usage and differences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 9: Exporting and Generating an Executable File. Discover the formats that a font can have, their uses, and differences.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this unit. we will explore the various formats that a typeface can possess and utilize. Examining their uses and differences. Let's explore. Before generating our typeface. we must ask ourselves the following question. Where are we going to use our type? It's not the same to generate a typeface that will be used on a desktop as generating a typeface that we will use on the web When we talk about desktop fonts. we mean formats such as OpenType or TrueType. which are commonly used in design. Fonts are specifically designed for use in various editing programs. However. when discussing web u...”
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Course summary for: Course 9: Exporting and Generating an Executable File
Wete
By Wete
Juanra, better known as Wete, is a graphic designer specialized in typography. After working for various studios in Barcelona, he decided to carve out his own path and focus on what he loved most: typography. With that goal in mind, he founded his own studio, and alongside several friends, he created Ultra Types, a small online type foundry that specializes in display typefaces with a unique approach that sets it apart from larger type foundries.
He has worked on projects for top brands like Adobe, HP, Reebok, Desigual, W Hotels, and Mobile World Congress, among others. His work has also been featured in The Complete Guide to Designing Handmade Type by Charlotte Rivers, Page Unlimited (Sandu 360 Japan), Typodarium, Étapes, Computer Arts, and many more.
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