Kinetic Typography: Create a Visual Concept in Motion

Where to look for inspiration

A course by Simon François , Graphic Designer

100% positive reviews (33)

2,482 students

Audio: French

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About the video: Where to look for inspiration

Overview

“Next, I will present my method for seeking both visual and poetic inspiration. I'll also walk you through how to lay the foundation for your typography.”

In this video lesson Simon François addresses the topic: Where to look for inspiration, which is part of the Domestika online course: Kinetic Typography: Create a Visual Concept in Motion. Learn how to create coded motion typography with Illustrator and After Effects.

Partial transcription of the video

“Inspiration In this lesson, I'd like to show you where to find inspiration. Spot grids around you from which you can build your letters. I think it's quite helpful to look at the ground. My latest find, which I haven't used yet, was my bathmat, which shows quite a classic grid on top and if we turn it over, the suction cups show a second grid. It becomes a lot more interesting. In the same way, I designed typography from octagonal floor tiles and small square cabochons, so that's two basic forms. So, we have a double grid. The first with only octagons and the second with only squares. The s...”

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Course summary for: Kinetic Typography: Create a Visual Concept in Motion

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (33)
2482 students
4 units
11 lessons (1h 25m)
6 downloads

Category
3D & Animation, Calligraphy & Typography
Software
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator
Areas
Animation, Design, Kinetic Typography, Motion Graphics, Typography

Simon François

A course by Simon François

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Graphic Designer

Simon François has been drawing since he was a child. After studying in Paris, he began his graphic design career in Amsterdam at Studio Thonik. After a stint in Berlin and Mexico, he now works mainly in the cultural and luxury sectors for the likes of Ed Banger and Hermès.

Largely influenced by Dutch culture, he likes to build conceptual micro-narratives where animation breaks the austerity of abstract visuals. His other passions, language and poetry, also inspire his work.