Hand-Lettering Sketchbook: Techniques to Unlock Creativity
A course by Adam Hayes , Illustrator and Designer
Fill your sketchbook with playful and creative typographic compositions to inspire your future lettering projects
Do you ever feel “stuck” during the design process? By drawing inspiration from your previous lettering work, you can overcome designer’s block and kick-start your future projects. Illustrator, and designer Adam Hayes, has discovered various ways in which a hand-lettering sketchbook can power your creative process and benefit your design projects. His design and typography expertise have seen him work with global clients including Google, Apple, Sony, and The Washington Post.
In this course, Adam shows you how to unlock your creativity by experimenting and filling your sketchbook with letterforms. Learn to play with different styles and explore the links between typography, sound, and color. Develop your favorite designs and use them to inspire future lettering projects.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 18 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (110)
- 4,674 students
- 15 lessons (2h 35m)
- 18 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a unique lettering design through experimentation with different styles and compositions. Your teacher uses song lyrics, but you’re free to use your quote of choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who has an interest in typography and lettering, or for those who want to discover new ways to find inspiration for their work.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge or experience is required to take this course.
In terms of materials, you will need an A4 sketchbook, pens, pencils, and a ruler.
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Adam Hayes
A course by Adam Hayes
Adam Hayes is an illustrator and designer based in Wales. After completing a degree in graphic design, he went on to work on a number of freelance illustration projects, both independently and at an advertising agency. He studied a master’s at the Royal College of Arts in London before continuing to work as a freelance illustrator and typographer.
Adam works on a variety of projects across design, publishing, advertising, and even animated typography using stop-frame software. Adam’s first paid job in illustration was a project with the famous graphic designer Alan Fletcher. He has since worked with clients all over the world including Google, Apple, Facebook, Sony, The Washington Post, and GOOD magazine.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting to Know Our Tools
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Materials
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Sketchbooks Are Essential!
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Introduction to Drawing Letters
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U3
Developing Your Creative Lettering Sketchbook
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Letter Styles
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Drawing Alphabets
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Letters in Boxes
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Furry Words: Onomatopoeia
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Using Colour
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Song Lyric Sketchbook Designs 1
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Song Lyric Sketchbook Designs 2
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U4
How Your Sketchbooks Will Keep On Working for You
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Sharing Your Sketches
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Next Steps for Your Favourite Sketchbook Works
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Your Personal Lettering Resource
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FP
Final project
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Hand-Lettering Sketchbook: Techniques to Unlock Creativity
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I really appreciate how this course focuses on the process as much as (if not more than) the final outcome. I felt inspired to incorporate lettering into my artwork and didn't know where to start in terms of actually getting better at drawing letters. This course is great for beginners like me or anyone who just needs encouragement and inspiration.
excelente
I LOVED this course! I've wanted to learn hand lettering for years and this was the first time I actually felt like I could do it. Now I can't stop :)
Excelente
A brilliant course. Worthy to recommend!