Illustrated Lettering: Creativity and Expression
Some of my heroes, influences and references.
A course by Alex Trochut , Designer, Illustrator and Typographer
About the video: Some of my heroes, influences and references.
Overview
“When you work with visual things, there are a lot of references out there. I have made a very personal selection about my art and design heroes. ”
In this video lesson Alex Trochut addresses the topic: Some of my heroes, influences and references., which is part of the Domestika online course: Illustrated Lettering: Creativity and Expression. Explore different expressive styles to bring your letters to life.
Partial transcription of the video
“Okay, I've already explained a bit about myself and now I would like to explain to you who are my heroes and where do I get inspiration from. Actually, I like to draw inspiration from many things. There are many that are referring to typography, but I also get a lot of inspiration from things not directly related. And I think that there is a bit where I can find more my zone, when I am, somehow appropriating something that does not directly belong to the field in which I am. In that combination, is a bit where born the source of my creativity at least. I am not so exclusive of a style and a...”
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Course summary for: Illustrated Lettering: Creativity and Expression
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography, Design -
Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
3D Lettering, Digital Illustration, Digital Lettering, Lettering, Traditional illustration
Alex Trochut
A course by Alex Trochut
Alex Trochut was born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1981. He studied at the Elisava Escola Superior de Disseny before setting up his own studio in Barcelona. He currently lives in New York where he works as a designer, illustrator, and typographer for a wide range of clients including Nike, adidas, The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, and Coca-Cola.
His creations have been recognized internationally and featured in magazines and publications around the world. He has given talks and has been honored by the Art Directors Club, the Type Directors Club, Creative Review, Cannes, Clio, D&AD, and more.
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