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Create your own custom fonts.

Online video courses for designers who want to update their skillset or learn something new.

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At your own pace, in your own time

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“I absolutely love the font making course and find myself returning to the lessons regularly. There’s so much knowledge to gain here!”

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Draw, space and export your first characters

Level: Beginners

With zero prior experience needed. Learn the basics of font making in this 75 minutes video course, the stripped down version of our full Font Making Course.

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Why learn with Type Design Class?

Life can be busy. We get that. With the ability to learn at your own pace, you can balance your studies with other commitments. The comprehensive curriculum also ensures you cover all essential aspects of type design, while expert guidance and interactive support keep you on track.

At your own pace

Type Design Class allows you to progress through the material at a speed that suits your schedule, making it easier to balance learning with other responsibilities.

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Personalized help along the way

Are you feeling stuck with a particular technique or module? Throughout the course, you’ll have access to personalized support from Viktor, ensuring you receive the guidance and feedback needed to succeed.

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Comprehensive Curriculum

The course offers a well-rounded curriculum that covers all key aspects of font making, from foundational concepts to advanced techniques, providing a thorough education in the field.

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What students say about the courses

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    "I'm so grateful to have taken this course, because without Viktor I wouldn't be where I am today."

    Stacy ‘Blanc Salváge’

  • "I have learned so much from Viktor and from just this one course my whole workflow changed."

    SilverStag Type Foundry

  • Black and white portrait of a man with dark, curly hair and a beard, looking to the side with a serious expression.

    "I would highly recommend this course if you're serious about type, it will make you love it even more!"

    Adam Vicarel

  • Close-up of a woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and red lipstick smiling at the camera.

    "If you’re a typography enthusiast but are overwhelmed by the font making software this is where you should start. This course is a perfect guide to creating your first (or next) typeface!"

    Julia Zaytseva

  • A young man with short dark hair and a goatee smiling at the camera.

    "Besides the very detailed structured course Viktor gives invaluable feedback. This is the perfect combination."

    Michael Leonhartsberger

  • A woman with shoulder-length wavy dark hair and a slight smile, wearing a black top, standing against a white and black background.

    "The course is full of useful knowledge and tips to learn and yet it is explained simple and easy to follow. So I was able to learn it step by step without being overwhelmed."

    Saori

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