Hey Product Hunters! 👋🏻🎉 I'm excited to share with you my new Typography manual 📚, the ultimate guide to typography for designers, developers, and every single user who wants to manage fonts the right way. I've poured my heart and soul into creating a comprehensive guide that covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques. But I need your help to make it even better. Let's assume that: Typography is for everybody. And please, don't get intimidated, is not hard whatsoever, yet essential. - To be a good designer, you simply have to understand the basics and fundamentals of typography. It all starts with the basics. One of the biggest problems for designers today is the fear and ignorance of typography. Typography is the gateway to design. - 61.362 hours for a book. 🌵 In first place, why a typography manual? Let's be honest, learning typography has always been something very cool, but honestly, something intimidating. During my time in university, I needed to learn as much as possible about typography, and I wasn't completely able to extract curated resources. And the reality is, the difference between designers is typography. 🐉 Why as a designer I need typography? As a new designer, mastering typography is essential because typography encompasses all aspects of design. Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed. Typography involves selecting typefaces, point sizes, line lengths, line-spacing, and letter-spacing, among other factors. Typography is the foundation of graphic design and visual communication. It plays a critical role in conveying meaning, establishing hierarchy, and creating a visual identity for brands. Typography can evoke emotions, set the tone for a design, and enhance the overall aesthetic. A designer who can master typography has the ability to make their designs more effective, engaging, and memorable. To master typography, a designer must understand the principles of typography, such as hierarchy, contrast, scale, alignment, and spacing. They must also be familiar with different typefaces and their appropriate use in various contexts. Moreover, they must have a keen eye for detail, as even small adjustments in typography can have a significant impact on the overall design. In conclusion, typography is a crucial aspect of design that encompasses many different elements. Mastering typography as a new designer is essential because it lays the foundation for creating effective and visually appealing designs. With a strong understanding of typography, a designer can create designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also communicate effectively to their audience. 👋🏻 Book introduction: The present work is a typographic manual developed and designed to operate as a basic encyclopedia where you can store the basic concepts of typography. In this book, we will not focus on advanced typography or very specific aspects. It is intended to function as an additional resource for designers in college or simply to have a cheat sheet to go to from time to time for those who want to apply typography correctly, efficiently and consciously. More information: https://www.jordiespinosa.me/typ... ❓ What's inside? - The history and evolution of typography. - The principles of typography, including hierarchy, contrast, scale, alignment, and spacing. - How to select appropriate typefaces for different design contexts. - The different classifications of typefaces and their characteristics. - How to use typography to create effective visual communication. - The role of typography in branding and identity design. - Best practices for typography in print and digital media. - How to create effective typography layouts for editorial design. - The use of typography in web design and user experience. - Typography trends and emerging technologies in typography design. - See all features: https://www.jordiespinosa.me/typ... By learning these topics, users will gain a solid understanding of typography and how to use it to create effective and engaging designs in various contexts. 🎁 Bonus content: - Focus - The only typefaces you need + my personal best selection - Design tools I daily use - +5000 Resource list - Typography Anatomy (.AI File) - How to train your eye in Typography (Workshop) - Scalable Typography Figma File (Already setup in Pixels and REM’s for Webflow) - How to make money with Typography - Typography in Webflow & Figma ⚠️ After reading the book? You'll be able to: - Improved design skills - Increased demand for your services - Higher rates for your services - Greater flexibility in the types of projects you can take on - Better communication with clients - Better user experience - Stronger brand identity - Increased engagement - Greater demand for your services 🗓️ Pre-Order · Waiting list (50% OFF) The book is still under construction, and I want to launch it when it's as polished as possible. There's no MVP planned, and I want to release it in its most perfect form and improve it over time. That's why the definitive version isn't ready yet, and only pre-orders are available. By joining the waiting list, you'll be the first to be notified and receive the product first when it's ready. ⛷️ What are the next steps? The next steps are clear: - Finish the planned book content. - Apply feedback received from the few users who have already tried it and decided to contribute to the project. - Set a launch date. - Provide the physical version of the book. Pre-Order now: https://espinosa.gumroad.com/l/t... 📖 There will be a physical version? Glad you asked. HELL YES! The idea is that this book is as accessible as possible for everyone, so there will always be an online version with a lower price. However, we have agreed with several suppliers so that the book can also be purchased in physical form, so that the experience is much better and those who like to underline, add sticky notes, smell it... can also do so (we don't judge anyone). See images: https://www.jordiespinosa.me/typ... 🧑🏻‍🎓 Student Status Dear students, I have been a student myself and I know what it's like to study all day and not have a job that allows me to have enough income to get resources that help me become a better designer. All students will receive a 50% discount code. To request the discount, please visit https://www.jordiespinosa.me/con... 💘 Free version Of course, before purchasing the final book, you can take a look at a very early version of what the book will ultimately be. This version will be subject to updates as the book evolves. Free version: https://espinosa.gumroad.com/l/t... To see the most up-to-date evolution of the book, you can subscribe to my newsletter, where I will share progress updates. https://www.jordiespinosa.me/new... Thank you all for your support, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts! ❤️

Typography is For Everybody™ · Pre-Order

The Ultimate Typography Manual · Mastering Typography

The Ultimate Typography Manual · Mastering Typography