Graphic Design Fundamentals: Type with Timothy Samara

Timothy Samara

type is integral to good design.

Graphic Design Fundamentals: Type
  • 5 video lessons
  • 1 hour and 28 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
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Well-organized typography is an integral part of good graphic design. Learn how to do it right in Graphic Design: Type with Timothy Samara. Timothy will teach you how to work with type so it accurately and beautifully conveys information. You’ll learn about:

  • The mechanics of text
  • Choosing and mixing styles
  • Typographic color
  • Establishing hierarchy
You’ll get all the basics for working with type and get helpful insights on developing layouts, improving legibility, and adding details. Every designer works with type – learn the rules for getting it right in Graphic Design: Type with Timothy Samara.  
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Timothy Samara

Timothy Samara

Timothy Samara is a New York–based graphic designer and educator whose twenty-five career has so far focused on visual identity and branding, communication design, and typography. Since,000, he has split his time between professional practice and academia, defining a highly respected reputation as an instructor at the School of Visual Arts, Parsons/The New School for Design, Purchase College SUNY, New York University, The University of the Arts, and Fashion Institute of Technology. Mr. Samara is a frequent university lecturer and contributor to design publications both in the U.S. and abroad. He has written eight books on design to date (all from Rockport Publishers), which have been translated into ten languages and are used by students and practitioners around the world.

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  • Deb G. Apr 27, 2022

    Excellent! I will never look at typeface and daily examples of typography design the same way again! Brilliant teacher who animates the 'deliciousness of an optimal text setting experience' in such a hilarious and engaging manner.

  • Sandi K. T. Jan 14, 2022

    This was an amazing class! If you have any interest in typography or graphic design, you cannot go wrong with taking Timothy Samara's class on typography. Not only is it highly informative, but Timothy is also very entertaining (yes, in a class on typography!).

  • H. Dec 20, 2021

    Wonderful class. I have a much better understanding of how to use text in my work. I will be revisiting this class, I am sure! Highly recommend it.

  • Athina K. May 2, 2017

    Great class! The lecturer was so descriptive...to detail...and at the same time so relaxed and funny. I loved him and understood better things that i' ve heard before, but never cared that much to paid attention to...!

  • emmageorge . Jan 13, 2017

    Really knowledgeable and useful. I learned loads.....and love the dry humour - chuckle!

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