Type Design Intensive
Type Design 101 (10 weeks)💬 Read what designers said about this course.
Learn the principles of typeface design and gain hands-on experience creating your own typeface.
Learning the skill of typeface design is not only a great addition to a graphic designer’s skill set, but also a rewarding way to express yourself through your work. A hands-on experience will train your eye to see space, proportion, and weight—enhancing lettering projects, logo design, and custom type.
Join Troy Leinster for a ten-week deep dive into the systems and processes of making a text or display typeface. You’ll be introduced to the basics of calligraphy and how we can use the construction of calligraphic letters to build a type system. We’ll explore different contrast models, idea generation techniques, sketching methods, and how to use a font editor to professionally draw and space your font.
Upon completing the course you will have a good understanding of the key elements of typeface design and be on your way to completing your first typeface. Bring your own font editor, or we’ll provide you with a free 90-day license for Glyphs App.
Beginners with a good knowledge of Bézier drawing tools are welcome, as are more experienced designers, and those interested in developing a type portfolio for application to further type design studies.
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