Arabic Script for Digital Lettering
About Me
A course by Wael Morcos , Graphic and Type Designer
About the video: About Me
Overview
“Let me tell you more about myself. In this lesson, I will share some of my work with you and tell you about the stories behind each project. ”
In this video lesson Wael Morcos addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Arabic Script for Digital Lettering. Turn simple phrases into meaningful works of art by learning to combine traditional Arabic calligraphy with contemporary digital tools.
Partial transcription of the video
“Hi. My name is Wael Morkos. I'm a graphic designer and type designer And I'm very excited that you are taking the course with me. In this lesson, I'm going to tell you a little bit about myself. I'm originally from Beirut, lebanon, That's where I grew up. and a lot of the work that I do today is still shaped by my experience there. I realized early on that I wanted to be a graphic designer because I felt that it's a meeting point between a lot of the interests that I had in photography, music, visual arts, and everything that is visible to the eye. I started my professional career in graphi...”
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Course summary for: Arabic Script for Digital Lettering
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Calligraphy, Digital Lettering, Lettering, Typography
Wael Morcos
A course by Wael Morcos
Wael Morcos is a Lebanese graphic and type designer and partner at the studio Morcos Key. He studied graphic design at Notre Dame University and completed a master’s in the subject from Rhode Island School of Design before going on to work at M&C Saatchi, C&G Partners, and Base Design, among others. He later freelanced for companies like Apple and IBM before starting his own studio in Brooklyn.
With a particular interest in Arabic typography, Wael has collaborated with organizations across North America and the Middle East to translate their stories into engaging visual systems. His clients range from commercial enterprises like Nike to non-profits and cultural institutions such as the Dadu Children’s Museum in Qatar.
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