Presentation Design: Create a Professional Template
Theory of Typography
A course by Katya Kovalenko , Presentation and Data Designer
About the video: Theory of Typography
Overview
“The importance of typography is often overlooked, but it plays a critical role in any design and especially in presentation design. We are communicating information and we want it to be easy to read and pleasant to look at. In this lesson, we will cover some basic typography terms and I will share some rules of pairings and combining different fonts.”
In this video lesson Katya Kovalenko addresses the topic: Theory of Typography, which is part of the Domestika online course: Presentation Design: Create a Professional Template. Discover the full potential of presentation design by exploring color, style, composition, and typography.
Partial transcription of the video
“Theory of Typography In this lesson we'll talk about typography. This is often overlooked, but I encourage you to learn more, because it's important for presentation design. For this reason, in this lesson we'll see a few things. First, the difference between typeface and font. They may seem like the same thing, but there's a subtle difference. Typeface is the design of the letter. Some brands have their own typefaces created specifically for them, like in the case of IBM. Font, on the other hand, is the actual file of the typography with all its styles and weights that you can install on y...”
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Course summary for: Presentation Design: Create a Professional Template
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Category
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Areas
Communication, Design Management, Graphic Design, Information Design, Marketing, Presentation Design

Katya Kovalenko
A course by Katya Kovalenko
Meet Katya Kovalenko, a presentation design virtuoso and educator. With an impressive career in graphic design, Katya's expertise extends to shaping presentations that convey information effectively.
Her passion for effective communication is matched only by her commitment to equipping you with the skills needed to leverage the potential of AI in presentation design. You'll explore this transformative field under Katya's guidance, setting the stage for your creative journey.
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