Design of Letters and Alphabets with Digital Techniques
A course by Domingo Betancur , Graphic designer
Explore experimental techniques so that your lettering attracts attention
The design of letters and alphabets allows experimenting with all kinds of techniques and aesthetic resources, exploring the limits of typography and alphabets. Domingo Betancur, graphic designer and co-founder of Veleta Studio Lab, has found in the design of letters the perfect medium to express his tastes and concerns through design, through striking and incredible graphics.
In this course you will learn experimental techniques to design colorful and attractive letters. You will immerse yourself in a process of generating new aesthetics that will allow you to express your style and rediscover letters and typography as you have never done before.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (56)
- 1,073 students
- 17 lessons (2h 29m)
- 21 additional resources (14 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
You will create your own experimental alphabet using all the techniques and graphic possibilities that Domingo Betancur will share with you during the course.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To designers, illustrators, animators, lyricists, typographers and anyone interested in experimenting with visual language and the possibilities of letters.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop is necessary.
With respect to the materials you will use a computer with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop installed.
Reviews
Domingo Betancur
A course by Domingo Betancur
José Domingo Betancur is a graphic designer in love with letters. He was born and studied in Medellín where he could join his career as a designer with music and street art, elements that inspire him to explore the limits of design and typography.
He is co-founder of Veleta Studio Lab and creator of the TYPEXP workshops, where experimental techniques in graphic design are taught. His work has been published in multiple platforms, publications and has been a speaker at congresses and design meetings.
Content
-
U1
Introduction
-
Presentation
-
Personal influences
-
-
U2
Good experimental practices
-
Experimental references
-
Prepare your documents
-
Agile methodologies
-
-
U3
To experiment!
-
Knowing our tools (Illustrator) Pt. I
-
Knowing our tools (Illustrator) Pt. II
-
Knowing our tools (Illustrator) Pt. III
-
Remix!
-
Special finishes
-
-
U4
The "wow!" Factor
-
Experimenting with our tools (Photoshop) Pt. I
-
Experimenting with our tools (Photoshop) Pt. II
-
Experimenting with our tools (Photoshop) Pt. III
-
Special finishes
-
Remix!
-
-
U5
Preparing our complete alphabet
-
ID maps
-
Complete composition
-
-
FP
Final project
-
Design of letters and alphabets with digital techniques
-
What to expect from a Domestika course
-
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
-
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
-
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
-
Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
-
Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
-
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
-
Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
-
Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
Basics Courses: Specialized training where you master specific software tools step by step.
Specialization Courses: Learning paths with various expert teachers on the same topic, perfect for becoming a specialist by learning from different approaches.
Guided Courses: Practical experiences ideal for directly acquiring specific skills.
Intensive Courses (Deep Dives): New creative processes based on artificial intelligence tools in an accessible format for in-depth and dynamic understanding.
When do the courses start and when do they finish?
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
What do Domestika's courses include?
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
Have you been given a course?
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Great course!
Este es el curso que más he disfutado hacer y de los que he aprendido demasiado, muy recomendado!!!
Un curso interesante para ver otras opciones creativas.
Amazing work!!!. Good concept Good Idea
EXCELENTE CURSO! Justo lo que necesitaba