Design and Creation of Chalkboard Lettering
A course by Paola Vecco , Graphic Designer Specialized in Lettering and Typography
Joined August 2017
Learn the principles of lettering and design an attractive chalkboard composition for a bar, restaurant or business
Learn the principles of lettering and design an attractive chalkboard composition for a bar, restaurant or business
Joined August 2017
Want to learn to create striking chalkboard designs like the ones you see in your favorite bars and shops? Lettering specialist Paola Vecco lets you in on all the secrets, whether you're just starting out or looking to find new ideas and inspiration!
Learn to conceptualize and design lettering for business chalkboards by going over the basics along with some calligraphy rules to help you develop your projects further. See how to create the skeleton of your letters and how to complete them right down to the last detail. Your teacher gives you some tips on hierarchy and composition, how to adapt your letters to different shapes, and how to transfer your design to the chalkboard.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 23 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (38)
- 870 students
- 18 lessons (1h 23m)
- 23 additional resources (14 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 medium-sized chalkboard lettering design for a café, bar, or restaurant.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone passionate about lettering who wants to get creative designing chalkboard lettering.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is needed, just a few basic tools and materials such as paper, a pencil, a chalkboard, chalk, tape, a ruler, an eraser, Q-tips, and a cotton or microfiber cloth.
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A course by Paola Vecco
Paola Vecco is a graphic designer specialized in lettering and typography whose work combines her passion for design and letters. She has been working in branding for almost fourteen years and after passing through some of the most renowned studios in Peru, Paola became creative director at Infinito Consultores where she works on designs for well-known brands.
She studied lettering and calligraphy in Buenos Aires, Argentina and went on to complete a postgraduate degree in advanced typography at the EINA in Barcelona. Her typeface, Tocapu, was selected for the Pangramme International Student Type Design Exhibition. She was ambassador for the brand Tombow and has also taken part in the Tipos Latinos biennale.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Lettering basics
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Materials
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Structure
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Proportions, weight, contrast and angle
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Terminations
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Finishes: shadow, volume, gradient
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Calligraphy as the basis for drawing letters
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Decorative elements: flourishes, ribbons, illustration
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U3
Composition
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Hierarchies and composition structure
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Distortion and spacing
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U4
The sketch
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Brief and mood board
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Exploring ideas
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Final sketch and resizing
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U5
Let's do it
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Everything is slateable!
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From sketch to blackboard
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Drawing and details
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Finishing touches
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FP
Final project
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Design and Creation of Chalkboard Lettering
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matakalink
Divertido, ameno, también me gusta mucho su estilo y referencias. Ideal para iniciarse al lettering de una manera desenfadada sin necesidad de experiencia.
Me gusto y recomiendo
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artcalidoscopi
Plusmuy detallado la parte del letterying
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segaguilar
Excelente curso.
Su estilo es inspirador.
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javieranaya
PlusI have always wanted to learn the ins and outs of chalk lettering, and so far this course delivers on that! I love the teacher's style of teaching. Everything is digestible and fun to learn!
adele2021
I love Paola’s style, her course was inspirational and had good tips.