Custom Hand-Lettering for Playful Compositions

Learn the fundamentals of hand-lettering to create custom type designs that combine spacing, composition, color, and texture for a strong visual impact

• Introduction
• A Little Preparation
• Time to Make Something Cool
• Coloring, Texturing, and Vectorizing
• Final project

“No work, all play.”

This is the mantra of Scott Biersack, graphic designer, illustrator, and type designer, who’s vibrant and energetic artwork has seen him collaborate with brands including Adobe, Facebook, Snapchat, and Oakley.

In this online course, learn the foundations of hand-lettering through experimentation and play. Explore letterform characteristics, how to build compositions, and various type styles to create an impactful poster with a phrase of your choice.

• About Me
• Influences
• Typography Classifications
• Composition and Hierarchy
• Spacing, the Most Important Lesson
• Your Best Friend, Observation
• Exploring Endless Compositions
• Packing and Cleaning It Up
• Finesse to Death
• Vectoring Techniques
• One Step Further: Coloring and Texturing
• Presenting and Sharing Your Masterpiece
• Custom Hand-Lettering for Playful Compositions