Arabic Script for Digital Lettering
Influences
A course by Wael Morcos , Graphic and Type Designer
About the video: Influences
Overview
“In this lesson, I will share a few things that inspire me. You will see some items from my Lebanon stamp collection, a few movie posters and vinyl covers I have, as well as some books from my library.”
In this video lesson Wael Morcos addresses the topic: Influences, 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
“ Influences In this lesson, I want to share with you some objects that are exciting for me. These are artifacts I keep around me. They bring me literal joy when I look at them. They keep me inspired to create and design. The first object I'll share with you is a set of books related to Arabic calligraphy and lettering in general. Any designer interested in Arabic should have one of those books with them. These are what we call "Kurrasat Al-Khatt Al-'Arabi" or these handouts that explain how Arabic calligraphy works. For example, I have the one by Hashim Muhammad al-Khattat, "Qawa'id Al-Kha...”
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Course summary for: Arabic Script for Digital Lettering
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Category
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Areas
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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