ALL THINGS TYPOGRAPHIC | SEPTEMBER 2015

Why Do Font Sizes Vary From Font to Font?

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Be Creative with Initial Letters

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Designing with Lead-ins

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The Post-Postmodern Lettering of Daniel Pelavin

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How To Design A Typeface

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CreativeLive Typography OnDemand Sessions I & II

Why Do Font Sizes Vary From Font to Font?

Choosing the right font size is an important aspect of design. In fact, it's absolutely critical for effective, readable type that harmonizes well with the other typographic elements. One might think this decision is a no brainer, but there are a number of variables that affect type size, particularly when experimenting with different fonts in the early stages of the design process. Check it out...

Be Creative with Initial Letters

An initial letter is the first character of a sentence that is enlarged, positioned, and styled in a decorative or graphic way. It is commonly used to draw attention to a paragraph, chapter or section, article, ad copy - any important text in print and the web, as well as other digital media. Read on...

Designing with Lead-ins

There are a number of typographic techniques that can help to draw attention to the content of an article, a book, a web page, or any important text. The use of a lead-in is one of them. A lead-in is the setting of the beginning of text in a different style or manner from that which follows it. Read on...

The Post-Postmodern Lettering of Daniel Pelavin

When Steve Heller asked veteran letterer and type designer Daniel Pelavin whether he refers to his historically inspired typography as "retro," his impatience with the question is palpable. "Using words like 'retro' is a hobbyist's way of categorizing and stripping away most of the meaning from complicated concepts," he snarls. Read on...

How To Design A Typeface

The path to success as a type designer isn't easy. An aspiring type designer must walk the line between artist and technician, have business savvy, and carry a crystal ball to boot. Making fonts that look good and work well for print and screen takes time, talent, and an infinite amount of patience. Do you ever dream of designing your own typeface? Find out what it takes in this profile of Mark Simonson, the hand behind Proxima Nova, Coquette, and other popular fonts. Read on...

CreativeLive Typography OnDemand Sessions I & II

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Typography is an essential element of design. It should communicate your message effectively, and with purpose. Learn to how you can take full advantage of the power of type from author, educator, and expert, Ilene Strizver, with the CreativeLive Typography sessions.

In these two OnDemand classes, you'll learn the fundamentals of good typography, as well as advanced techniques to raise the level of your work to new heights. Ilene will help you sharpen your eye, and teach you skills that will dramatically improve your typographic sensibility.

These sessions are rich in content, much of which is rarely covered, and include:

Typography: The Fundamentals

> Selecting the right typeface

> Combining fonts

> The most common type crimes

> Getting the most out of your software

Typography: Fine Tuning & Finessing your Type

> What makes a good typeface

> How to fine-tune your type

> Tracking and word spacing tips and tricks

> Custom kerning

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Typography: The Fundamentals

Typography: Fine Tuning and Finessing

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