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The Ultimate Guide to Typography

Laura KeungLessons: 12Length: 38 minutes
Typography
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1.1 Introduction

Do you know the difference between a typeface and a font? Do you know whether you should adjust the tracking or the kerning? Fear not. Learn everything you need to know about typography in our ultimate typography guide.

Good typography is one of the cornerstones of good design. In The Ultimate Guide to Typography, you'll learn everything from the most basic elements of typography and common mistakes through to more complex topics like combining and choosing fonts for your projects.

After this course, you’ll be able to confidently talk about typography and experiment with concepts and fonts as you hone your typography skills. So let’s get started!

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1.Introduction
3 lessons, 06:46

1.1
Introduction
00:53

1.2
A Brief History of Type
04:27

1.3
Typeface vs. Font
01:26

2.Type Classification and Type Families
3 lessons, 15:13

2.1
Type Classification
09:44

2.2
Type Families
02:46

2.3
Font File Types
02:43

3.Legibility and Readability
3 lessons, 08:33

3.1
Legibility and Type Anatomy
02:45

3.2
Readability and Typesetting Basics
03:33

3.3
Common Typesetting Mistakes
02:15

4.Choosing Fonts and Font Combinations
2 lessons, 06:30

4.1
Choosing the Right Fonts
03:31

4.2
Font Combinations
02:59

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 01:16

5.1
Conclusion
01:16

1.1 Introduction

[MUSIC] Hi, my name is Laura, and welcome to this course the ultimate guide to typography. Typography, is one of the most important elements of design. In this course, you will learn everything about it from its beginning, its evolution to what it is today. We have gathered the most important terminology and concepts to get you started with typography. You will learn everything from the most basic topics like tech classifications and families. The legibility of readability eligibility to something more complex, like choosing and combining fonts. After the scores, you will be able to confidently talk about typography. And experiment with a different concepts and fonts to master your skill. So, let's get started. [MUSIC]

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Laura Keung
Laura Keung
Laura is a design writer, design mentor, and entrepreneur leading Laura Keung Studio, currently based in Munich, Germany. She had her first design client during her first year of university, and since then she has fallen in love with the design process. Laura studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto before interning at renowned studios in Canada and Austria. With 12 years of experience in the design industry, Laura leads her own design studio and collaborates with other creatives on branding and editorial design projects.