Design of Experimental Typographic Posters

A course by BlueTypo , Design studio and creative consulting

Design studio and creative consulting. San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Joined December 2014

Express a creative concept by mixing digital and analog techniques

100% positive reviews (69)
1,440 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Express a creative concept by mixing digital and analog techniques

It is important to know the different techniques of graphic expression to know which one to choose in each creation process. Eréndida Mancilla and Manolo Guerrero, better known as BlueTypo, are a design studio that opted for the specialization of typography and poster development, generating unique creative pieces, selected in publications from around the world.

In this course you will learn to combine analog and digital techniques to generate experimental graphic pieces full of expressiveness. You will begin to familiarize yourself with terms such as mental maps or hierarchy of information to start your creative process and you will learn the necessary tools to get you to develop your project and promote it.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 17 downloads

Mental maps
4 minutes, 0 seconds
Design requirements
3 minutes, 28 seconds
Analogies
4 minutes, 40 seconds
Basic rules
5 minutes, 20 seconds
Reticles
6 minutes, 9 seconds
Levels of attention
4 minutes, 21 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (69)
  • 1,440 students
  • 17 lessons (1h 47m)
  • 17 additional resources (9 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?

You will create a typographic poster using analog techniques and enhancing its expressiveness with digital tools, thus achieving a unique and vibrant composition.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

To all those interested in the use of typography and the poster, who want to learn to express their concepts through a unique way, mixing analog and digital techniques.

Requirements and materials

Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required. You will also need materials such as paper, pencil, printer, scissors, cutter and glue.


Reviews

1,440 Students
69 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

BlueTypo

A course by BlueTypo

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Design studio and creative consulting

BlueTypo is a design and creative consulting studio, specialized in the development of typography, poster, editorial design and interaction. This study is in charge of Eréndida Mancilla and Manolo Guerrero, based in Mexico since 2000.

Her work has been published by Women designers, Graphic Art News, International Amnesty, Inspiration Design, Typographic Posters, Women Designers, Women Designing, LATAM, RGB magazine and Typodarium, FontFeed by FontShop, I love typography, Typography Served, Hard types, The Annual Typography 30, 365 Typo 2, Typodarium 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the magazines Digital Arts, Page Magazine, Tiypo and Communication Arts.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Who we are and what we do?
    • Influences
  • U2

    The concept

    • Mental maps
    • Design requirements
    • Analogies
  • U3

    Composition

    • Basic rules
    • Reticles
    • Levels of attention
  • U4

    The typography

    • Formal attributes of typography
    • Expressive attributes of typography
    • Typographic selection
  • U5

    The typographic poster

    • Representation techniques
    • Analogous collage
    • Armed in Illustrator: typography
    • Armed in Photoshop: final composition and color
  • U6

    BONUS: Show and promote your work

    • Show your work
    • Promote your work
  • FP

    Final project

    • Experimental Typographic Poster

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

  • Certificates
    Plus

    If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.

  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Design of Experimental Typographic Posters. Design, Calligraphy, and Typography course by BlueTypo

Design of Experimental Typographic Posters

A course by BlueTypo
Design studio and creative consulting. San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Joined December 2014
  • 100% positive reviews (69)
  • 1,440 students