Arabic Script for Digital Lettering
Words and Composition 2
A course by Wael Morcos , Graphic and Type Designer
About the video: Words and Composition 2
Overview
“It's now time to talk about composition. How do words come together to create an effective composition? Let me share some tips with you in this lesson. ”
In this video lesson Wael Morcos addresses the topic: Words and Composition 2, 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
“ Words and Composition We talked about opportunities for rhythmic letters within the word. We also saw the opportunities of how the connecting letters come together and also opportunities of how different scripts can help you create ideas for different ways of lettering. Now, we'll talk a bit about the composition. How do these words come together to create one composition on the page. Are they stacked on top of each other? Are they put next to each other? Are they built in some sort of symmetry on the page? The word itself, the structure of the letters, can offer us hints and ways to star...”
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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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