Design Your Own Fonts. Plus A Bunch Of Typography Secrets.
Why take this course?
🎉 Design Your Own Fonts – A Journey from Blank Canvas to Typographic Masterpiece! 🎨🖥️
Course Overview
Dive into the fascinating world of type design and typography with our comprehensive course, "Design Your Own Fonts" led by the expert Type Designer, Natanael Gama. This course is meticulously structured into two core modules:
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Creating Your Own Fonts 🫐
- From the initial paper sketch to the final digital file export, learn the entire process of font creation with ease and efficiency.
- Embrace the journey of transforming your ideas into beautiful, usable typefaces that can be shared with the world.
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Choosing Fonts Like a Pro 🎯
- Navigate the vast ocean of typefaces with confidence and make informed decisions for your designs.
- Discover the secrets behind selecting fonts suitable for various projects, from web to print.
Course Breakdown:
Design Your Own Fonts: From Paper to Screen 📝➡️💻
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Week 1: Concept and Sketching
- Understanding the basics of type design
- Sketching your first characters by hand
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Week 2: Digital Creation
- Transitioning from paper to digital tools
- Introduction to font creation software (e.g., Glyphs, FontForge)
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Week 3: Font Development
- Building the character set
- Kerning and spacing for visual harmony
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Week 4: Finalizing Your Typeface
- Generating font file formats (OTF/TTF)
- Tips for font testing and optimization
Pick the Right Font: When to Choose Comic Sans Over Helvetica, And Much More 🧐👀
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Understanding Typography
- Exploring different types of fonts and their uses
- The psychology behind font perception and legibility
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Font Pairing and Selection
- How to pair fonts effectively for optimal readability
- Choosing the right font for your project's audience and purpose
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Typographic Challenges and Best Practices
- Addressing common typographic issues and their solutions
- Understanding type hierarchies, color, and size for maximum impact
Why Take This Course?
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Expert Guidance 👤
- Learn from Natanael Gama, a seasoned Type Designer who has walked the path from novice to professional.
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Practical Skills 🛠️
- Develop hands-on skills that you can apply immediately to your projects.
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Confidence in Creativity 🎨
- Gain confidence in creating and choosing typefaces that will make your designs stand out.
Ready to Unleash Your Typographic Potential? 🚀
Join us on this typographic adventure where you'll not only learn how to design your own fonts but also how to pick the perfect font for every occasion! Enroll now and transform your approach to typography forever. 🖇️✨
Let's embark on this type-filled journey together. Sign up today and let your creativity flow into the art of type design and selection. Your next typographic masterpiece is waiting to be created! 🎉👩🎨💻
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