Illustrated Digital Lettering

On December 6, 2020

Release date:2020

Author:Birgit Palma

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Not Provided

Learn how to add depth and meaning to words using shapes, color, and volume
Illustrated lettering designs have the power to engulf the viewer into an imaginative rollercoaster, awakening their emotions through the multiple layers of meaning within each letter. Behind this imaginative artwork lies a structured methodology, research, and lots of playfulness, all of which can be learned in this course.

Birgit Palma—renowned artist specializing in type illustration—takes you to her own designer’s playground and shows you all the steps to creating unique illustrated lettering art.

Using her vast experience from working with major clients such as Adidas, Adobe US, Diesel, Hyundai, Coca-Cola, more, she shows you how to go from the initial ideation, to designing on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, right up to the best way to share it with clients and peers.

Table of Contents

U1
Introduction
About Me
Influences
What We Will Do in the Course?
U2
Preparation and Research
The Design Principles
What Is a Modular Type?
Prepare Your Workspace in Illustrator
Helpful Shortcuts in Illustrator
VIP Illustrator Tools: Pathfinder & Blend Tools
Starting the Research
U3
Working With Type
Turning Your Research Into Original Ideas
What Type Style Is Your City?
Create a Modular Grid
Color, Composition & Balance Your Artwork
U4
Illustration: Transform Your Inspiration
Transform Your Inspiration
Start to Create Elements
Combine Illustration, Typography & Color
Dress up Your Modular Type: Attention to Detail
U5
Sharing the Story
Final Recommendations
Round Up