GraphicDesigner,JunkiHong_그래픽디자이너 홍준기 Details
Class introduction
introduction video
Graphic designer, Junki Hong
“Experience poster design practice that contains all of the core skills useful in practice, such as how to use gradients and how to express layouts, focusing on eight approaches to typography.”
Design your own poster by learning typographic expression methodology
Go beyond the understanding and theory of typography and now learn how to express it through graphics.
Knowing how to express typography in a variety of ways is a designer's greatest competitiveness, but if you have found it difficult to implement graphics by using letters as design elements and solving abstract topics with a focus on typography, pay attention to this class.
Experience everything from learning the basics of typography to practical work with Junki Hong, a graphic designer who has collaborated with Nike, Google, Instagram, etc. We will create more than 8 types of typography poster examples and also conduct project case studies.
In particular, in this class, you can experience practical know-how and advice, such as how to build a typography library that is highly usable in practice and how to complete a unique design by establishing your own design identity. Join Coloso from now on.
In particular, in this class, you can experience practical know-how and advice, such as how to build a typography library that is highly usable in practice and how to complete a unique design by establishing your own design identity. Join Coloso from now on.
Portfolio of graphic designer Junki Hong
Why Take This Class?
Typography is most often used in graphic design practice.
We should no longer simply remain at the level of theoretical knowledge taught in schools/academies.
From custom type design methods to find your own way of expression, to creating lettering design examples that cover the alphabet, numbers, and Hangul,
Practice typography poster design using 8 different methodologies and complete your portfolio at once.
A graphic use of typography that was essential but difficult to find! Junki Hong, a graphic designer who has captivated the industry, is revealed exclusively at Coloso.
In this class, we will complete 9 typography posters through 6 mini examples.
Mini practice example of typography expressions
-
Bold and bold typography practice -
Expression of unique layout -
Expressing ideas using masks
-
Graphical approach using gradients -
Illustrative expression using type -
Apply various styles through line styling
Typography Poster Design Practice Example
-
Expression using gradients -
Illustrator 3D effect and application -
Lettering and Styling Methods
-
Layout for maximum effect -
Expression with texture applied -
Utilizing line strokes
-
Custom type design -
Training using images -
Training to express hierarchy differently
* The results above are actual examples that will be created directly in the class.
Speaker introduction
graphic designer
Junki Hong
Hello, I am Junki Hong, a graphic designer based in New York and Seoul.
I worked at famous American design studios such as Character NY, Sagmeister & Walsh, 2
We have worked on projects with global brands such as Nike, Google, Instagram, and Converse based on typography, type design, and lettering.
Recently, he has been receiving a lot of attention with a project called 'jun.playlist', a K-Pop typography poster work, and has been actively engaged in personal work.
I will generously disclose the practical know-how I have accumulated through graphically expressing and applying typography to various media.
Graphic designer Junki Hong
Current) Wolff Olins Senior Designer
Previous) Base, Character NY, Sagmeister & Walsh, 2 × 4, FISK
View more history
[Participating Project]
Nike Adapt, Nike Kyrie 5, Nike Camp
Instagram Shopping
Converse campaign title lettering
Red Bull campaign title lettering
RIOT Games, Valorant Champions Tour, Type Direction
[Interview/Press]
CA Magazine 260 Black & White(2022)
Asia-Pacific Design No.17(2022)
IdN Magazine v27n4 Poster Design(2022)
The Brand Identity (2020)
TYPEONE Magazine—Issue 01(2020)
AIGA Eye on Design(2019)
class features
class features
Know-how to materialize ideas into typography
You will learn everything from how to discover materials to how to visualize abstract ideas with typography. Through case studies of two types of projects, we add to our understanding of the use and utilization of typographic design.
Become a competitive designer by building a typography library
Develop an ‘eye to see’ type face by building and expanding a typography library that is very helpful in practice. Through various lettering exercises, including custom typefaces, you will learn the skills to use fonts in the right place.
Poster design practice with a simple but powerful design
We reveal the principles behind the industry's leading creative typography posters. After completing a typography poster with a total of 8 approaches, you will be able to discover your own artwork style.
Class composition
learn this
-
Understanding typeface and typographyIn order to create a design that anyone can understand, we will analyze fonts of various styles and learn more about typeface, which is the basis of typographic expression. -
Custom type design and letteringWe introduce a custom type design method that you can easily try. Practice by creating your own examples by using grids, graphic motifs, etc. -
Mixing Korean and English fontsHave you ever felt awkward writing Korean and English together? By typeseting the Korean and English alphabets together, we will look at suitable combinations and learn what to pay attention to when mixing them.
-
A unique poster design created using 8 approachesFont usage, custom type faces, ideas, layouts, and more! Let's design a typography poster using eight approaches that ensure both efficiency and effectiveness. -
Learning the process of thinking and expressing ideas on your ownRather than simply following examples, you will learn how to come up with topics that you can work on sustainably and consistently, as well as how to express them visually. -
Building a library through research and archivesWe disclose archived information and references from the most notable active designers in the industry. Learn practical application tips and how to build your own design asset library.
curriculum
curriculum
Show me the curriculum
SECTION 01. Intro
01. Orientation
- Designer introduction
- Introduction to lecture curriculum
SECTION 02. Understanding typography and posters
02. Understanding typography 1
- Understanding fonts and type styles
- Explore type design trends
03. Understanding typography 2
- Analyzing typography examples
- Understanding lettering
04. Understanding the poster
- Understanding Poster Format
- Check out poster design examples
SECTION 03. Establishing my own way
05. Methodology explanation
- Find materials you like and find inspiration
- Decide on the concept and make it concrete
- Think of your own way of expression
- Evaluate
06. Analysis of methodology and expression through case studies of existing works
- Non-commercial examples: Works in Progress, jun.playlist, etc.
- Commercial examples: Nike, Riot Games, Converse, Red Bull, etc.
SECTION 04. Building a typography library
07. Collect materials
- Collect fonts
- Classifying fonts
- A look at the glyphs
- Learn how to use glyphs correctly
08. Building a library
- Create your own type sample book
- Mixing Korean and English
SECTION 05. Asset creation practice for poster design
09. Custom type design
- Typeface transformation
- Use of motifs
- Bubbly Shape
10. Lettering 1 - English alphabet, numbers
- Module/Grid Utilization
- Add styling
11. Lettering 2 - Korean Hangul
- Use of motifs
- Borrowing English typeface style
SECTION 06. Poster production practice 1 - Focus on library use
12. [Poster production 1] Poster production focusing on the use of glyphs
- Graphicalization of type
- Example) Tree Frog Poster
13. [Poster production 2] Poster production focusing on type setting
- Text Wrap
- typesetting details
- Example) Colorfull Beautifull
14. [Poster production 3] Poster production focusing on geometry-based styling
- Line stroke styling
- Ex) Pop, Domino, Numbers
15. [Poster production 4] Poster production centered on organic custom typeface
- brush styling
- Illustration 3D effect
- Smooth Tool
- Example) FLAT TIRE, LOVE & LOST
SECTION 07. Poster production practice 2 - Focus on expression of ideas
16. [Poster production 5] Idea-centered poster production
- mask
- tilt
- Ex) La Vie En Rose, Good Boy Gone Bad, WADADA, Energetic
17. [Poster production 6] Layout-centered poster production
- Illustration 3D Effect (Classic)
- rotation
- custom grid
- Example) Sticker, Reflection, FUN & PUN
18. [Poster production 7] Content delivery, hierarchy-oriented poster production
- Type on a path
- Example) My Favorite Pizza
19. [Poster production 8] Graphic-centered poster production
- Gradient and Blend Tools
- warp variant
- Example) 2022 & XOXO, Summer Vibe
SECTION 08. Outro
20. How to lead your own project
- jun.playlist case sharing
- Why Graphic Designers Should Do Personal Projects
21. Conclusion and concluding remarks
- Closing and concluding remarks
interview
What graphic designer Junki Hong ki wants to say
Question. 01
What are your strengths as a graphic designer?
What are your strengths as a graphic designer?
I think my strength is that I can encompass a variety of styles, from simple and clean styles to complex and metaphysical styles. We hope that you will develop your own unique typography style through this class.
Question. 02
What is the differentiating point of this class?
What is the differentiating point of this class?
Unlike existing typography lectures, this lecture goes beyond theoretical understanding and focuses on ‘design expression methods’ . We hope you will enjoy our meticulous and systematic curriculum, from the way to express your ideas to the practice of designing unique posters.
Question. 03
Who do you recommend this class to?
Who do you recommend this class to?
I would like to recommend it to all those who have always been interested in poster design, as well as students and practitioners who have a theoretical understanding of typography but have had difficulties because they do not know how to apply it.
We will guide you through the program to use.
This class will be conducted using Adobe Indesign 2022, Adobe Illustrator 2022, and Adobe Photoshop 2022 .
Please install the corresponding version of the program to ensure smooth course participation.
*You may use a version prior to 2022, but we recommend using the latest version.
*Programs and materials are not provided separately.
