Course overview
- Provider
- Domestika
- Course type
- Paid course
- Level
- Beginner
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Lessons
- 19 lessons
- Certificate
- Available on completion
- Course author
- Rebeca Anaya
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so what if the letters in your next design could express that much? Graphic designer and lettering artist Rebeca Anaya, who has worked with brands like Slack, The Washington Post and Artsynonym, teaches you how to give each project a unique voice with expressive lettering.
In this course, learn the basic concepts and tools used in the vectorization process and apply them to all of your lettering projects. Experiment and practice drawing modern, monoline, and brush script typographies so you can create designs where letters take center stage.
Description
Start by getting to know Rebeca. Hear about her professional experience in the world of design and check out some of her favorite projects. Discover where her inspiration comes from and some of the lettering artists she admires.
Then, explore the concept of lettering as a design tool and examine its different branches, like calligraphy and typography. Learn how to distinguish between different styles commonly used in the industry and discover what variables you can play with to create a unique lettering design. Next, review what features your sketch needs before you can work with it digitally.
Now it’s time to practice the vectorization process. Start with basic shapes and work your way up to more advanced styles. Follow Rebeca’s tips on color and other effects to visually enhance your piece.
Lastly, learn how to prepare a mock-up of your work to be sent to production. Rebeca also shares some parting advice on how to approach a lettering project, interact with clients, and present a visually stimulating piece. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to create your own lettering designs from conceptualization to the final mock-up.
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