Lettering with Illustrator for iPad

Lettering as a means of expression

A course by Alejandro Solórzano , Designer and Lettering Artist

Designer and Lettering Artist. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Joined July 2016
100% positive reviews (19)
725 students
Audio: Spanish
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About the video: Lettering as a means of expression

Overview

“During this lesson, you will understand the concept of lettering and I will explain its importance in the world of letters. This will help you better understand the technique you are going to use in your project and the process you have to follow to achieve it.”

In this video lesson Alejandro Solórzano addresses the topic: Lettering as a means of expression, which is part of the Domestika online course: Lettering with Illustrator for iPad. Learn how to use lettering as a tool for expression in Adobe Illustrator using an iPad and Apple Pencil.

Partial transcription of the video

“Lettering as a means of expression As future lettering artists, the main communication tool that we will use will be the letters. So what is lettering? It is this profession that is responsible for modifying in detail the letters through the drawing with the aim of converting words or phrases in images that convey a unique message. Each letter is made up of strokes, spaces and shapes that can be done with traditional or digital drawing instruments and will be customized based on style, meaning or story that we can tell through them. When we talk about lettering, we talk about the art of dra...”

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Course summary for: Lettering with Illustrator for iPad

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (19)
  • 725 students
  • 5 units
  • 17 lessons (2h 21m)
  • 10 downloads
  • Category

    Calligraphy & Typography
  • Software

    Adobe Illustrator
  • Areas

    3D Lettering, Digital Lettering, Lettering

Alejandro Solórzano

Alejandro Solórzano
A course by Alejandro Solórzano

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Designer and Lettering Artist

Alejandro Solórzano is a design engineer from Guadalajara, Mexico. He is passionate about using calligraphy and lettering as a method of expression. His curiosity for finding new ways of bringing ideas to life led him to discover all the different applications a design can have, turning his motivation into his profession.

He currently works as a freelancer for visual communication projects and has collaborated with brands such as Wacom, Adobe, AFAR, Sabritas, and many more.


  • 100% positive reviews (19)
  • 725 students
  • 17 lessons (2h 21m)
  • 31 additional resources (10 files)
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  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
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Lettering with Illustrator for iPad. Calligraphy, and Typography course by Alejandro Solórzano

Lettering with Illustrator for iPad

A course by Alejandro Solórzano
Designer and Lettering Artist. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Joined July 2016
  • 100% positive reviews (19)
  • 725 students