Guided Course: Design the typographic composition of a magazine
A guided course by Álvaro Franca , Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist
Learn how to create typographic compositions for magazines, mastering font combinations and typographic systems step by step.
Develop typography skills and learn how to create typographic compositions for magazines. Discover how to select the right typography for projects of different sizes, mastering everything from font combinations to macro typographic systems. With a detailed approach, explore the typographic composition process, from the smallest details to the overall design vision.
Delve into the secrets of font combination and gain confidence applying typographic systems to real-world projects. Additional content accompanies your typographic journey, offering hands-on and engaging learning. By the end, you'll be able to create editorial projects that combine harmony and functionality, transforming your ideas into visual reality.
What will you learn in this online course?
7 lessons & 5 downloads
- 15 students
- 7 lessons (1h 19m)
- 5 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, German, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe InDesignWhat is this course's project?
The course project involves creating a complete typographic composition for a magazine. Students will learn to select and combine fonts, analyzing everything from typographic details to the construction of macro systems, resulting in a visually harmonious publication.
Who is this online course for?
Editorial designers, graphic design students, and typography enthusiasts seeking to enhance their skills in creating typographic compositions for magazines and editorial projects. Those interested in mastering font combinations, typographic details, and macro systems, exploring creativity and visual harmony.
Requirements and materials
Advanced typography knowledge is not required. Familiarity with basic graphic design concepts is recommended. A computer, design software, a notebook, and curiosity are the essential materials for exploring the world of editorial typography.
Álvaro Franca
A guided course by Álvaro Franca
Álvaro Franca is a Brazilian graphic artist and an expert in typography and lettering who became fascinated with language at an early age. Álvaro holds a degree in Graphic and Industrial Design from the Rio de Janeiro State University and specialized in typography at EINA, the University School of Design and Art located in Barcelona, where he currently lives.
Since 2018. Álvaro has been working at Vasava, a multidisciplinary studio where he applies his mastery of font types to a wide range of projects, including animation, branding, editorial design, and lettering. He is also the co-founder of Naipe Foundry, a typography company that works with big-name clients like TV Globo, Sony Music and Descomplica.
Content
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Guided Course: Design the typographic composition of a magazine
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Podcast: The Secret Music of Lyrics
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Combining fonts 1
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Combining fonts 2
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Micro: the typographic detail 1
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Micro: the typographic detail 2
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Macro: the typographic system 1
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Macro: the typographic system 2
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Final project
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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:
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What do Domestika's guided courses include?
The guided courses are divided into different modules. 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 other students, as well as share your work and your final project, creating a community around the guided courses.
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