Typography Design for Brand Storytelling
A course by Ellen Lupton , Designer
Learn how to develop strong typographic ideas that build the voice and character of a brand together with color, texture, words, and images
- 98% positive reviews (66)
- 3208 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Learn how to develop strong typographic ideas that build the voice and character of a brand together with color, texture, words, and images
Typography is what makes words unique and gives them a voice. As an award-winning graphic designer with more than 30 years of experience, Ellen Lupton specializes in blending the visual and the verbal to tell stories using typography. She’s written dozens of books during her career, including international bestsellers like Design is Storytelling and Thinking with Type. She is also currently the Design Chair at MICA, as well as Curator Emerita at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
In this online course, Ellen teaches you how to build brand identities through typography. Learn to develop strong typographic ideas and combine color, texture, words, and images to tell an engaging story that connects with viewers. Harness the expressive power of type design and help brands find a voice that speaks to their audience.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 18 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (66)
- 3208 students
- 13 lessons (1h 26m)
- 18 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design a logo and a visual identity for a fictional brand, using typography to define its character and voice. As an example, your teacher invents an ice cream brand.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to explore typography and graphic design, and learn how to combine them to tell engaging stories.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of graphic design as well as a working knowledge of Illustrator or InDesign are required to take this course.
The only materials you need are a computer with one of these design programs installed.
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A course by Ellen Lupton
Ellen Lupton is a New York-based writer, curator, educator, and designer. Hoping to find a job that combined her childhood love of reading, writing, and drawing, she went to the Cooper Union art school, where she found the perfect fit in graphic design. It was there that she also developed her passion for typography, which allows her to craft compelling stories through a unique blend of words, images, colors, and textures.
Throughout her career, Ellen has written dozens of books on design, including the international bestsellers Design is Storytelling and Thinking with Type. She also serves as the Design Chair at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and was named Curator Emerita at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum following a 30-year tenure. Her work and contribution to the industry has been recognized with numerous awards, most notably, an AIGA Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement in 2007.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting Started
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Values and Context
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Naming
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Basic Type Sketches
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U3
Making a Wordmark
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Choosing a Primary Brand Typeface
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Logotype Studies
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Optical Sizes
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Choosing a Secondary Type Family
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U4
Building Out the Brand
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Color
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Imagery
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Applications
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Presenting Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Typography Design for Brand Storytelling
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gpmorenoa
simply the best, offering unparalleled insight and expertise in the field.
ferreiradebora565
PlusExcelente conteúdo, recomendadíssimo para quem está iniciando. Para quem já estuda/trabalha com design ainda consegue muitas dicas e insights.
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claudiacostapacheco
A Ellen é a maior no que diz respeito à tipografia! A forma como expõe o seu conhecimento profundo, com entusiasmo, é contagiante.
Aconselho vivamente este curso!
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lauranavasvazquez
I can't thank Ellen enough for how much this course has helped me to develop my own creative process when designing :)
amm_design
PlusExcelent straight-foward course with a lot of insights and creativity. Ellen Lupton is an amazing designer and teacher!