Digital Lettering Techniques: Geometry and Expression

Overview

“It's time to see the third and final technique! In this lesson, I will bring a simple stroke to life and apply a series of lines that will add a lot of value to each of the letters. To begin, I will show you examples of other cases where the technique was applied. Then, I will tell you about the importance of the base shape when designing any project. Finally, we will get fully into the creation of the third poster.”

In this video lesson Juan Camilo Hincapié addresses the topic: Line Based Construction, which is part of the Domestika online course: Digital Lettering Techniques: Geometry and Expression. Learn three methods for designing letters digitally and create compositions inspired by your favorite music.

Partial transcription of the video

“line based construction In this lesson we will give life to a simple stroke applying a series of lines that will give us more paths when designing. Accompany me. On the screen we will see some examples that will help us for the construction of our third typographic project. The purpose of these examples is to teach them that the most important thing for any typesetting project is the base form. The success of our project depends on this. On the screen we see a letter S with a fusion effect. The effect is also seen because we put a lot of care into it to the base form of each letter. The sec...”

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Course summary for: Digital Lettering Techniques: Geometry and Expression

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (12)
• 311 students
• 4 units
• 12 lessons (2h 0m)
• 8 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Software

  Adobe Illustrator

• Areas

  Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, Lettering, Traditional illustration