70s-Inspired Lettering Design
A course by Santiago Arango , Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist
Experiment with wavy lines, exaggerated proportions, and bold contrasts to create groovy letters inspired by the 70s
Experiment with wavy lines, exaggerated proportions, and bold contrasts to create groovy letters inspired by the 70s
The antiwar protests and artistic exploration that took place in the 1970s gave way to experimental shapes that defined the decade. As a designer and lettering artist, Santiago Arango is fascinated by how a period and its context can influence letter styles. Ready to join him for a trip back in time to explore this artistic movement?
In this online course, learn the fundamentals of typography to create 70s-style letters. Study silhouettes, examine compositions, and experiment with wavy lines, exaggerated proportions, and bold contrasts to make a groovy lettering design.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 18 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (11)
- 560 students
- 11 lessons (1h 39m)
- 18 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a 70s-inspired lettering design that you can print on a t-shirt or apply to anything you want.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to add a bit of funk to their designs or improve their lettering techniques.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you just need your preferred sketching tool, whether analog or digital, and basic knowledge of a vector graphics program, as well as a computer with Illustrator and Photoshop.
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A course by Santiago Arango
Santiago Arango is a graphic designer from Medellín, Colombia, who loves letters and everything related to typography. He has more than a decade of experience as a professional designer and eight as a self-taught lettering artist.
Even before he knew how to properly write in his own language, he was fascinated by letters and their shapes, which he now considers the foundation of any visual identity, much like the bricks in a building. The bulk of his work has been centered around designing museum exhibits and cultural projects. His typeface design Oddity also won him bronze at the LAD Awards.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The bases of the letters
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Concepts and definitions
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Optical adjustments
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Typefaces in the 70s
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U3
Draw the letters
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Sketch and composition
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Selection and refinement of the sketch
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Digitization
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U4
Digital letters
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End points and open corners
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Digital Variations and Effects
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Final arts and mock-up
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FP
Final project
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70s-Inspired Lettering Design
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