Arabic Script for Digital Lettering
Sharing the Work
A course by Wael Morcos , Graphic and Type Designer
About the video: Sharing the Work
Overview
“Now that you know how it's done, let's look at what else you can do to push your work to the next level, including sharing it online or turning it into a tangible object.”
In this video lesson Wael Morcos addresses the topic: Sharing the Work, 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
“ Sharing the Work In this lesson, we'll share some ideas about how you can share your work beyond just your paper and your pen, and share it with a wider community. Social media or Instagram are a great way that you can put yourself and your work out there and discover many people who are also excited about Arabic typography, lettering, and calligraphy. I use Instagram to share the work that I do and I post a lot of my work also on Instagram. It's also always exciting to ask questions, ask people their opinions, see the work that they do, and go through whatever is out there as a source of...”
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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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