Designer’s Guide to Custom Typography

Where exactly do you begin if you want to create a custom typeface?  What are some of the practical methods and considerations you should keep in mind before you begin? If you are looking to create one, you should be able to picture how the type is naturally written. The more you practice it, the better and more creative typefaces you will create.  As designers, we tend to get stuck on techniques and details of the craft but the more you create, the more you tend to not look at objects in isolation. This helps you see it in relation to every part of the design. Playtime is an important aspect of the design process. Give yourself plenty of time to come up with something fresh and innovative. If you try to nail it at the get-go, you will not be able to explore the typefaces true potential,  so make sure to give yourself a lot of time before you start to put pen on paper.

In this article, we will discuss how to create and develop bespoke and customized typography by looking at some tips provided by industry professionals. If you are new to this discipline, this guide will help you get started on the right path.

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