Design and Creation of Victorian-Style Lettering
A course by Felippe Cavalcanti , Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist
Joined February 2020
Explore how to compose Victorian-style lettering with dynamic layouts and embellishments, from the first steps to the final printed piece
Explore how to compose Victorian-style lettering with dynamic layouts and embellishments, from the first steps to the final printed piece
Joined February 2020
With its timeless elegance that captivates audiences from far and wide, Victorian lettering showcases a unique style brimming with curves, details, and embellishments. Award-winning designer Felippe Cavalcanti, who works for luxury packaging brands, teaches you to illustrate compositions full of personality.
In this online course, learn the art of lettering to illustrate either a postcard or a business card. Join Felippe and discover the main characteristics of Victorian letters along with how to compose their embellishments step by step.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 18 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (30)
- 1,354 students
- 15 lessons (1h 12m)
- 18 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Produce a Victorian-style lettering piece to illustrate a business card or a postcard.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, illustrators, and anyone interested in the world of lettering and illustration who wants to explore a new style.
Requirements and materials
You need basic knowledge of Procreate and Adobe Illustrator to take this course, as well as a computer with both programs.
Reviews
A course by Felippe Cavalcanti
Felippe Cavalcanti is a graphic designer who works in luxury packaging and collaborates on lettering and illustration projects. He studied graphic design at UNIAESO with a major in Brazilian and Danish typography and calligraphy.
In 2018, he began working as a freelancer for a range of clients in the US, UK, Norway, UAE, and nationally. He is currently codirector of art at Holy Studio where he develops luxury packaging for spirits and other alcoholic beverages. In 2021, he received a Muse Award and an LAD Award for typographic and lettering excellence.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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My Influences
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U2
Studying Victorian Features
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Time travel
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Exercise for the eyes
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Hierarchy
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Ornaments
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U3
Production
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Briefing and mood board
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Layout structure
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Structure of lettering design
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Following the flow
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Refining the sketch
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U4
Project execution
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Sculpture in vector
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Vector refinement
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Final details
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Closing with a golden key
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FP
Final project
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Design and Creation of Victorian-Style Lettering
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klau_lunita
Love it!
gabrielvasquez87
O Felippe é um profissional com muito talento, suas obras mostram a verdadeira essência do lettering vitoriano, e sua didática nos ajuda a entrar nesse universo. Não é um curso definitivo, mas sim, um bom pontapé de partida.
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lavoura
Excelente Curso!
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fredymcn
Muy bueno el curso, me sirvió como introducción y para aprender un poco de composición en el lettering, después de eso, muy superficial en contenido.
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jota_180
Exelente curso... ensina o basico... mas bem objetivo e explicativo
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