The Type Project Book

The Type Project Book brings together a collection of typographically-focused design projects for all beginning to intermediate-level graphic designers. Renowned design instructor Nigel French approaches each project from both technical and aesthetic points of view, showing the starting state and milestones along the way to the finished deliverable. Wherever appropriate, French discusses historical precedent and professional examples of meeting the same challenge. French describes the assets required and the software used, without presenting screenshots that may quickly become outdated. This guide’s self-contained projects build on examples French first created in his popular courses for Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning. Its extensively illustrated, attractive format will also appeal to users who just want to dip in and out for specific knowledge and skills. Ideal for independent self-study and exploration by working designers who want to expand their skills and build their portfolios, The Type Project Book has also been crafted to support graphic design students who need a strong foundation in typography.

Nigel French is a veteran graphic designer, photographer, and design teacher who has used design software since the early days of desktop publishing. His books include InDesign Type (Adobe Press, now in its 4th Edition) and Photoshop Unmasked. Since 2005, he has freelanced for Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning) and has recorded 50+ titles for its online training library. He is an Adobe Community Professional and regular speaker at CreativePro Week and Adobe MAX, and he writes regularly for InDesign Magazine.