Digital Lettering with Analog Elements
A course by Rafa Miguel // HUESO , Graphic Designer
Learn to design striking typographic compositions in Procreate by playing around with digital letters and analog textures
Take your designs to the next level and represent your ideas through powerful typographic compositions. In this online course, Rafa Miguel, better known in the industry as HUESO, teaches you how to create digital lettering with an analog twist. Rafa is a designer specialized in typography with an extensive background in branding, having worked with brands such as Cervezas Goyeneche and Holy Rice.
Learn the creative process involved in composing with letters, from what to say to how to say it, as well as how to enhance your piece with real-world textures.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 12 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (5)
- 296 students
- 11 lessons (1h 39m)
- 12 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Starting with a powerful phrase, create a typographic composition for a digital post, print, or any other medium.
Who is this online course for?
Design and art direction enthusiasts as well as curious minds eager to acquire new knowledge about lettering.
Requirements and materials
It is essential to have basic knowledge of lettering and calligraphy. A solid grasp of Procreate and Adobe Photoshop will also come in handy.
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Rafa Miguel // HUESO
A course by Rafa Miguel // HUESO
Rafa Miguel is a Dominican graphic designer specialized in typography, lettering, and calligraphy, better known in the design world as HUESO. He is also the cofounder of FYERAS Design Company.
He has an extensive background in the design and development of branding, packaging, and murals for national and international brands. He has worked for food, tobacco, alcoholic beverage (distilled and beers), coffee, and NGO brands, among others.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Looking for the Idea
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The sources of inspiration
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The lettering: my style
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Digitize the sketch
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U3
From Digital to Analog
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Illustrator: typesetting
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Procreate: redraw
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Composition with analog look
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Photoshop
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U4
The Final Details
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Textures and blend modes
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What to do with your finished work?
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FP
Final project
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Digital Lettering with Analog Elements
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Curso simples mas muito bom. Só usei o Procreate mas fiquei muito contente com o que aprendi e com o resultado final, muito obrigada.
excellent course
Excelente curso, mucho aprendizaje y muy buena actitud. gracias
Super buen curso!!
Muy buen curso de Hueso, explicaciones claras y sencillas. Lo recomiendo.