Dynamic 3D Lettering Script with Illustrator

Letters and Drawing

“During the lessons I taught you all the secrets to create perfect lettering, now it's your turn! Follow these basic steps to complete your project. Don't just copy my example, but try to experiment and invent something new. To begin with, observe and research: letters are everywhere in everyday life! Train your eyes to be able to recognize the differences in typographical details: it will help you greatly to refine your taste and style. Start from a concept and choose the right words to represent it: 3 or 4, no more! Then, think about the support in which to insert them. Choose something suitable to be seen: your script must be clear and understandable, even from a distance.

Once you have a clear idea, create the draft: have fun looking for the right hierarchy between the letters and giving importance to one word rather than another. Play with the parameters. Remember to add some ornaments to the sketch to make your project even more expressive! At this point, open Adobe Illustrator and work on the final details, creating depth and dynamism. Then apply some effects, add lights, shadows and, of course, color. And finally print your script and share it in the forum! Show everyone both the final result and the processing steps, documenting each step with an image and describing what you did with a short explanation. As soon as possible, I will be happy to comment on your work. Look at colleagues' projects and encourage them by commenting on what they have shared: don't miss the precious opportunity to interact with the community of creatives. Thanks again for taking this journey with me!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Our Domestika course is over. Thank you for following my lessons. Now you know the steps to design a dynamic and three-dimensional lettering. With this course, I hope I have transferred you my passion for scripts. I love the flourishes and their complexity. I think my look on different techniques can broaden the horizon of research and inspiration and bring back the craftsmanship of certain processes at the same level. Digital is no better than analog. If anything, they both travel on the same track. I would like you to experience letters as objects in the real world to then b...”

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Course summary for: Dynamic 3D Lettering Script with Illustrator

• Level: Beginner
• 178 students
• 5 units
• 19 lessons (3h 27m)
• 3 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Software

  Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Digital Lettering, Lettering, Typography, Typography Design