T-Shirt Typography Design

A course by Joaquín Lluis , Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer. Berlin, Germany.
Joined July 2020

Learn the secrets of t-shirt design and express your creative ideas.

  • English, Spanish
  • 100% positive reviews (46)
  • 2745 students

Learn the secrets of t-shirt design and express your creative ideas.

A course by Joaquín Lluis

In this online course by Joaquín Lluis, an experienced graphic designer specialized in prints inspired by digital culture for t-shirts, you will discover the power of communication through typography and how to capture creative messages on personalized garments. You will learn step by step how to design digital prints for t-shirts with emphasis on typography and references from your own culture.

Throughout the course, Joaquín will teach you to define your identity and project concept, as well as to sketch ideas and compose typographic elements with hierarchy and style. Additionally, you will learn how to choose quality images and integrate them into the piece, giving the finishing touches to make your design stand out.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 25 downloads

Build identity
19 minutes, 44 seconds
Layout of sketch 1
8 minutes, 42 seconds
Layout of sketch 2
13 minutes, 30 seconds
Typographic layout 1
17 minutes, 26 seconds
Typographic layout 2
17 minutes, 29 seconds
Image processing 1
8 minutes, 7 seconds
English, Spanish
  • 100% positive reviews (46)
  • 2745 students
  • 16 lessons (3h 13m)
  • 25 additional resources (8 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English, Spanish
  • Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

The final project of the course will consist of creating a garment with emphasis on typography and references from your own culture. You will be able to apply all the techniques and knowledge learned to design a digital print for a unique t-shirt full of personality.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is aimed at all people interested in using t-shirts as a space for expression and transmitting messages through design. No previous design experience is required, but you do need to have basic knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.

Requirements and materials

To participate in this course, it is necessary to have basic knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as design notions. The materials needed include a computer or computer with these programs installed.


Reviews

2745 Students
46 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Joaquín Lluis

A course by Joaquín Lluis

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Graphic Designer

Meet Joaquín Lluis, a passionate graphic designer specialized in prints inspired by digital culture for t-shirts. He has been a typography professor at the University of Buenos Aires and has developed a line of t-shirts with humorous messages, where part of the profits are destined for social projects.

His creative and original approach has allowed him to stand out in the design of t-shirt prints, using typography as a powerful visual communication tool. With this course at Domestika, Joaquín shares his knowledge and experience so you can design your own t-shirts full of style and meaning.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Conceptual construction

    • Theoretical notions of the project
    • Build identity
    • The concept
  • U3

    Part design

    • Layout of sketch 1
    • Layout of sketch 2
    • Typographic layout 1
    • Typographic layout 2
    • Image processing 1
    • Image processing 2
    • Image processing 3
    • Final adjustments
    • Upload the design to printing platforms
  • U4

    Dissemination and sale

    • Create mock-ups
    • Post on social networks
  • FP

    Final project

    • Creating your local t-shirt project

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.

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  • 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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T-Shirt Typography Design. Calligraphy, and Typography course by Joaquín Lluis

T-Shirt Typography Design

A course by Joaquín Lluis
Graphic Designer. Berlin, Germany.
Joined July 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (46)
  • 2745 students