Digital Lettering Inspired by Natural Patterns
A course by Adrià Molins , Art Director and Graphic Designer
Learn to design powerful typefaces by replicating the geometric shapes found in nature using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Learn to design powerful typefaces by replicating the geometric shapes found in nature using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Want to learn how to design eye-catching letters? Is nature your main source of inspiration? Graphic designer and art director Adrià Molins, who unites two of his biggest passions by digitally replicating natural patterns in his typefaces and lettering, teaches you to transmit compelling messages with the power to stir the soul.
In this course, explore how to create nature-inspired lettering with digital tools. Get a brief introduction to natural patterns and how they relate to art, then discover how to use three effects that Adrià has developed throughout his career and add your own personal touch.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (15)
- 449 students
- 17 lessons (2h 1m)
- 21 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
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- Level: Beginner
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Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create one or several capital letters to head an article in an editorial magazine.
Who is this online course for?
Beginners and advanced users of Photoshop and Illustrator, with a particular interest in evolving towards a creative and experimental vision in their use of typefaces and lettering.
Requirements and materials
For this course, you need basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, a computer with the software installed, paper, a pencil, and an open mind.
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A course by Adrià Molins
Born in Barcelona and passionate about the city's culture, Adrià Molins is a graphic designer and art director, as well as the founder of the creative community Glashaus. His specialty is typography and lettering from an expressive and experimental viewpoint, yet his work ranges from branding and illustration to packaging and art direction.
His style draws on street art and music, so all his creations have that touch of psychedelia, surrealism, and pop art. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with clients such as Bershka, Australia Editorial, and Yorokobu.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Let's start!
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Patterns in nature
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Introduction to typography
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Creation of a mood board
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U3
First pattern: coral
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Creating the bases for our pattern
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Step by step execution
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Application of the effect in our letter
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Vectorization and effects
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U4
Second pattern: Voronoi
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Creating the foundations for the Voronoi effect
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Step by step execution
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Creating your Voronoi letter
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Vectorization and application of effects
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U5
Third pattern: flow fields
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Creating the bases for the effect
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Step by step execution
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Now with the letters!
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Polishing, retouching and effects
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FP
Final project
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Digital Lettering Inspired by Natural Patterns
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bethanialimadesigns
PlusExcelente contenido, didatica y profundidad. Muy claro en sus explicaciones y en la definicion y manutencion del foco del curso.
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PlusExcelente curso e material.
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