Digital Lettering Inspired by Natural Patterns

Creating the bases for our pattern

A course by Adrià Molins , Art Director and Graphic Designer

Art Director and Graphic Designer. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined July 2014
100% positive reviews (15)
483 students
Audio: Spanish
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About the video: Creating the bases for our pattern

Overview

“We will start this unit by reviewing the key concepts and mood board of style. Later I will talk to you about the coral effect: what it is, what it consists of and where we can find it in nature.”

In this video lesson Adrià Molins addresses the topic: Creating the bases for our pattern, which is part of the Domestika online course: Digital Lettering Inspired by Natural Patterns. Learn to design powerful typefaces by replicating the geometric shapes found in nature using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Partial transcription of the video

“Creating the bases for our pattern In this lesson we will work on our first effect. It is a very particular effect that you will love, which is called Coral. For this pattern I have been inspired specifically by structures, such as coral reefs, some animal spots, how can zebras be or other structures found in nature. Let's see it. We will start creating our effects. As we have seen in the final typography lesson, we have ended up composing our lyrics in the original format. This is my letter, starting with A. Here was the schematic I was telling you about. and finally I am happy with this c...”

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Course summary for: Digital Lettering Inspired by Natural Patterns

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (15)
  • 483 students
  • 5 units
  • 17 lessons (2h 1m)
  • 5 downloads
  • Category

    Calligraphy & Typography
  • Software

    Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Digital Lettering, Lettering, Pattern Design, Typography, Typography Design

Adrià Molins

Adrià Molins
A course by Adrià Molins

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Art Director and Graphic Designer

Born in Barcelona and passionate about the city's culture, Adrià Molins is a graphic designer and art director, as well as the founder of the creative community Glashaus. His specialty is typography and lettering from an expressive and experimental viewpoint, yet his work ranges from branding and illustration to packaging and art direction.

His style draws on street art and music, so all his creations have that touch of psychedelia, surrealism, and pop art. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with clients such as Bershka, Australia Editorial, and Yorokobu.


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Digital Lettering Inspired by Natural Patterns. Calligraphy, and Typography course by Adrià Molins

Digital Lettering Inspired by Natural Patterns

A course by Adrià Molins
Art Director and Graphic Designer. Barcelona, Spain.
Joined July 2014
  • 100% positive reviews (15)
  • 483 students