Digital Reinterpretation of Classic Typography

Overview

“Typography is a discipline that requires a large portion of history and inspiration. I show you some of the possibilities to start the project and I share basic definitions of what a Typographic Revival is. ”

In this video lesson Oscar Guerrero Cañizares addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Digital Reinterpretation of Classic Typography. Learn the typographic revival method to give a new digital life to ancient fonts.

Partial transcription of the video

“Welcome to this lesson. We will talk about my personal influences. In my professional life as a typography designer I've always looked for influences from the classics. In fact, my favorite designer lived during the Renaissance and his name was Nicolas Jenson. My favorite typeface is Bodoni, a classic typography par excellence. In addition, I seek influence in contemporary designers who have reinterpreted or adapted classic models to their designs, as in the case of the Emigre foundry, that in addition to designing experimental typefaces for his magazine in the nineties, he has several prop...”

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Course summary for: Digital Reinterpretation of Classic Typography

• Level: Beginner
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• 784 students
• 4 units
• 22 lessons (3h 28m)
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• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Digital Design, Typography, Typography Design