Playful Typography for Powerful Communication in Illustrator
A course by Dani Molyneux , Graphic Designer and Typographic Artist
Joined February 2021
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Learn the basics of typography to create memorable compositions that harness the power of words
Learn the basics of typography to create memorable compositions that harness the power of words
Joined February 2021
Creative typography allows you to take some of life’s challenges and turn them into messages of hope, action, and positivity. Graphic designer and typography artist Dani Molyneux is passionate about words and the beauty of expressing them. She has worked for leading creative agencies across the UK and is the founder of her own studio, Dotto.
In this course, she teaches you how to design your own bold, colorful, and playful typography. Create a poster featuring a message that means something to you using your own type with Dani as your guide. Explore typography and create artwork that speaks!
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (37)
- 1,598 students
- 15 lessons (2h 55m)
- 19 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
Create a bold and colorful typographic poster on a topic that’s important to you.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in designing playful typography compositions with meaningful messages behind them.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is needed.
In terms of materials, you will need access to a device with a vector-based program like Adobe Illustrator.
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A course by Dani Molyneux
Dani Molyneux is a graphic designer and typographic artist based in Manchester, England. She grew up with a pencil and sketchbook in hand and originally wanted to be a fashion designer. During textile class in school, she began experimenting with drawing and painting before being introduced to graphic design by her tutor. Dani studied visual communications at Leeds Art University, where she experimented with a variety of different creative disciplines. After graduating, she worked as a designer for leading creative agencies across the UK before going freelance after the birth of her daughter.
In 2017, Dani started her brand Dotto with the aim of making meaningful artwork. She was also the co-founder of Ladies, Wine & Design Manchester, which supports female creatives, as well as The How, which helps bring artists together in response to the pandemic.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Prepping, Playing and Learning the Basics
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How Type Creates Mood
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Message and Composition
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Setting up Your Illustrator Workspace
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How to Create a Type 1
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How to Create a Type 2
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Choosing Colour
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U3
Starting Your Playful Poster
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Basic Composition on Illustrator
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Crafting the Letters
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Add Colour
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Tweaking and Finalising Your Poster
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U4
Getting Your Poster Into the World
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Printing Techniques: Digital
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Setting Up For A Risograph Print
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More than Posters
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FP
Final project
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Playful Typography for Powerful Communication in Illustrator
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feyzatuntas23
Conceptually it's not bad, but technically has some limitations.
doyourocktonight
The explanations are clear and practical! I really liked the part about looking for references and how to do it.
c.dewilliencourt
Un cours inspirant et joyeux ! Parfait !
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santicastelli10
Lo disfruté mucho! Gran curso.
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sergiodici
Muy inspirador, ayuda a ver la creación de tipografía un paso más allá
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