Lettering for Slogans

The sketch and the composition

A course by Melissa Roko , Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer. Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.
Joined June 2015
100% positive reviews (8)
220 students
Audio: Spanish
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About the video: The sketch and the composition

Overview

“To make the sketch, we are going to do pencil tests of different letter styles, based on the mood board and the chosen concepts. Then, I'll show you how to lay out the structure for your entire sentence with pencil-drawn containers.”

In this video lesson Melissa Roko addresses the topic: The sketch and the composition, which is part of the Domestika online course: Lettering for Slogans. Learn different lettering styles and how to apply them to slogans. Take your designs to the next level..

Partial transcription of the video

“Here I have the map and the mood board ready and printed what I did in the previous lesson. What I did was add a couple of synonymous words they had to do with the list of attributes he had made. In this lesson, I will define the composition and some pencil style tests for my final sentence. The first thing I am going to do is define the composition and the words that I am going to use for my final sentence. The first thing I do is analyze my mood board and my list of attributes to make a couple of quick sketches of typefaces, but only with pencil to see what movement they can get. For exam...”

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Course summary for: Lettering for Slogans

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (8)
  • 220 students
  • 4 units
  • 15 lessons (2h 51m)
  • 7 downloads
  • Category

    Calligraphy & Typography
  • Software

    Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering

Melissa Roko

Melissa Roko
A course by Melissa Roko

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Graphic Designer

Meet Melissa Roko, a passionate designer of letters applied to visual projects since 2013. Her work goes beyond words, as she interprets the messages and concepts that she wants to convey with shapes. His passion is giving voice to projects and people who want to communicate something unique.

Throughout her career, Melissa has left her artistic stamp on different visual projects, from branding and video clips to merchandising, books and cards. He has collaborated with renowned brands such as Paper Culture, Natura, Chandon and Cervecería Patagonia, among others.

Additionally, she is co-founder of the lettering collective Lettermafia, a group of designers and lyricists who share their passion for the craft and collaboration. As a teacher of calligraphy, lettering and typography, she has offered workshops at various universities in Argentina and Bolivia.


  • 100% positive reviews (8)
  • 220 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 51m)
  • 21 additional resources (7 files)
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  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
  • Level: Beginner
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Lettering for Slogans. Calligraphy, and Typography course by Melissa Roko

Lettering for Slogans

A course by Melissa Roko
Graphic Designer. Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.
Joined June 2015
  • 100% positive reviews (8)
  • 220 students