This show-all romp through design-world darling Jessica Hische's sketchbook reveals the creative and technical process behind making award-winning hand lettering. See everything, from Hische's rough sketches to her polished finals for major clients such as Wes Anderson, NPR, and Starbucks. The result is a well of inspiration and brass tacks information for designers who want to sketch distinctive letterforms and hone their skills. With more than 250 images and metallic silver ink printed throughout to represent her penciled sketches, this highly visual book is an essential—and entirely enjoyable—resource for those who practice or simply appreciate the art of hand lettering.
Author(s): Jessica Hische
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Year: 2015
Language: English
Pages: 176
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Introduction
The Typographic Arts: Lettering, Calligraphy & Type Design
The Process
Creating Lettering: From Blank Page to Finished Art
The Tools: Analog
The Tools: Digital
Software and Services
Research & Brainstorming
Thumbnails
Sketching
The Skeleton
The Body
The Clothes
Vector Drawing
Draw, Rinse, Repeat
Proper Point Placement
Plotting Points on Curved Forms
Other Vector Lettering Tips
The Work
Process in Action: Differing Steps for Different Projects
Editorial
Books
Advertising
Logos
Miscellaneous
Acknowledgments
Index
Chronicle Ebooks
About the Author
