Sexy Scripts and Display Divas: A Look at Font Creation - S6118

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The eye of the e, the ear of the g, and the leg of the R: Ever wonder how fonts — especially the hand-lettered ones — are created? Join experienced lettering artists, script typeface designers, and MAX Masters Laura Worthington and Debi Sementelli as they take you backstage, giving you a titillating glimpse into how script and display fonts are made.

In this entertaining session, you'll see:

  • Techniques to perfectly capture the essence of hand lettering
  • Ways to infuse that essential hand-lettering nature into a digital font file
  • The grand finale — a live demonstration of the font-making process

Technical Level: General Audience

Type: Session

Category: How To

Track: Illustration and Digital Painting, Graphic Design

Audience: Art/Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Print Designer