Designing a Typographic Poster with Illustrator

Symbolism and hidden messaging

A course by Steffen Wagner , Graphic and Product Designer

100% positive reviews (44)

1,538 students

Audio: German

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About the video: Symbolism and hidden messaging

Overview

“First of all, let me explain to you what hidden messaging is all about. Then I'll talk to you about how you can incorporate symbols and characters into your typography.”

In this video lesson Steffen Wagner addresses the topic: Symbolism and hidden messaging, which is part of the Domestika online course: Designing a Typographic Poster with Illustrator. Hone your knowledge of typography and composition to design a creative poster that conveys a hidden message.

Partial transcription of the video

“Symbolism and hidden messaging In this lesson I will explain to you what hidden messaging is and how you can integrate symbols or signs into your work of art. If you've made up your mind now visualize a statement or a word, can you emphasize its importance again, by integrating various symbols or signs into your design. You can incorporate all kinds of symbols into your typography or display individual letters differently using symbols or swap these letters. An example of this is the sum symbol, the great epsilon from the Greek alphabet. So you can just use other writing systems or individu...”

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Course summary for: Designing a Typographic Poster with Illustrator

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (44)
1538 students
5 units
18 lessons (2h 55m)
5 downloads

Category
Design
Areas
Creativity, Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Poster Design, Typography

Steffen Wagner

A course by Steffen Wagner

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Graphic and Product Designer

Steffen Wagner is a graphic and product designer from Berlin who started drawing and painting at an early age. While studying industrial design in college, he developed an interest in graphic design, especially calligraphy and typography. Steffen went on to create the children's fashion brand IMAKID, which designs customizable clothing using different felt letters.

His interest in letters and communicative design eventually led him to his true passion: lettering and typographic posters. Steffen shares his posters on Instagram and Pinterest, and also designs logos, brand materials, and websites. His most distinguished projects include corporate designs for food companies and numerous works of art for galleries. Steffen's list of artistic influences includes Bauhaus and art styles from different time periods as well as artists like Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian, and Mark Rothko.