Valuable Typography and Lettering Resources for Designers

I’m in love with type since 2009. I explored a lot through this time and I’m sharing here some cool typo resources. I will update it systematically!

Maybe you will find here something interesting for yourself. Only stuff for free or at a super affordable price.

A lot of very good resources you can find on YouTube. Just check @atypi_org, @typographicsnyc, @typewknd,channels. So much goodness totally for free.

It is always worth checking type designers and lettering artist shops. Sometimes they sell not only fonts etc. but also ebooks about their process. Pure treasure and so fun to watch!

I’ve had a passion for typography since 2009, and over the years, I’ve explored a wide range of resources. Here, I’m sharing some cool typography resources, and I’ll be updating this list regularly!

You might discover something interesting for yourself here, and the best part is, it’s all either free or available at a super affordable price.

1. YouTube: You’ll find a treasure trove of valuable content on YouTube. Check out channels like @atypi_org, @typographicsnyc, and @typewknd for a wealth of typography goodness, all for free.
2. Type Designers and Lettering Artists: Don’t forget to explore the shops of type designers and lettering artists. They often sell not only fonts but also ebooks about their creative process – a pure treasure trove of knowledge and a lot of fun to explore.
3. Online Learning Platforms: Platforms like @domestika and @skillshare are excellent for quicker, focused learning. For instance, on Domestika, you can find more advanced courses like „Typography for Designers: Create Fonts for the Marketplace” by Thomas Jockin, while Skillshare offers beginner-friendly options like „Create Fonts on Your iPad in iFont in a Few Easy Steps + 3 Free Fonts” by Liz Kohler Brown.
4. Books: Consider checking out two books: Karen Cheng’s „Designing with Type” and „How to Create Typefaces” by Laura Meseguer, Cristóbal Henestrosa, and José Scaglione.
5. Additional Resources: Explore https://typedesignschool.com/ for more valuable typography resources.
6. Glyphs App: If you’re using Glyphs App, they have a wealth of great tutorials in their 'Learn’ section.
7. Mentorship Program: Consider participating in the @alphabettes_org mentorship program for a valuable learning experience.
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Enjoy your typography journey and keep an eye out for updates!

@domestika or @skillshare are very good in the case of smaller, quicker forms of learning. (For example: more advanced on Domestika: „Typography for Designers: Create Fonts for the Marketplace” by Thomas Jockin, for beginners on Skillshare: Create Fonts on Your iPad in iFont in a Few Easy Steps + 3 Free Fonts by Liz Kohler Brown)

From books, I briefly can recommend 2: Karen Cheng “Designing with Type” and “How to create typefaces” by Laura Meseguer, Cristóbal Henestrosa, and José Scaglione

Also very good resources: https://typedesignschool.com/

@glyphsapp has a lot of great tutorials in their section: Learn.

Very good to participate in: @alphabettes_org mentorship program.

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