The Futur - Lettering 01 with Nils Lindstrom Free Download

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The Futur – Lettering 01 with Nils Lindstrom Free Download

Develop expertise and confidence by immersing yourself in the history, process, and techniques to master the skill of lettering.

You can’t see what you don’t know.

If you don’t know the history and principles of typography, how do you know if you’re using it properly? If you don’t know type stripped down to its most basic form, you can’t see any errors.

But you can learn how to see.

A new pair of glasses won’t do the trick here. When we say learn how to see type, we mean see it in its raw form. This course is all about paying attention and practicing the art of visual athleticism.

The best way to do it? Draw type.

Did you know 90% of graphic design deals with typography? This is why it’s essential to learn the history and logic of type. With Nils’ guidance, you’ll be able to masterfully draw type by hand.

Sketch, then digitize.

Learn the tools and strategies to draw type precisely. These exercises will train your body to replicate and create letterforms that are balanced and harmonious.

Manipulate type.

Discover the rules of how to properly add weight, condense, expand, or italicize type by hand. Make type work for you.

Grasp typographic sense.

Learn how to see typography. Understand letter spacing, weights, and the relationship between letters to know how to set and design beautiful typography.