Master the Art of Font Design
Learn to create custom Serif and Sans-Serif fonts with our step-by-step online course.
Learn How to Easily Create Fonts & Custom Typography
CustomType Academy is an online course designed for graphic designers eager to craft their own unique fonts. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, our comprehensive modules will guide you through the entire process of font creation using Adobe Illustrator.
Custom Typography & Character Design
Learn how to design custom letters and characters from scratch, using Adobe Illustrator to bring your creative vision to life.
Master Serif &
Sans-Serif Styles
Understand the key differences and techniques to create Serif and Sans-Serif fonts with precision and style.
Step-by-Step Font Development
Gain the skills to create a full typeface, including letters, numbers, and special characters, ready for digital use.
Comprehensive
Learning Materials
Get access to step-by-step video tutorials, downloadable PDF guides, and ready-to-use Adobe Illustrator templates and assets.
Course Offerings
Master the skills needed to design custom fonts and typography, build professional-quality letterforms, and create unique typefaces using Adobe Illustrator.
Digital Lettering and Character Design in Adobe Illustrator
This online course guides you through the process of designing custom letters and characters from scratch using Adobe Illustrator’s digital tools. It’s made for designers who may not have traditional drawing skills, or those who prefer to work entirely digitally, offering a clear, structured approach to building typography entirely on-screen. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to create a full set of unique letters, numbers, and special characters, equipping you with the confidence and skills to develop your own digital typeface.
Essential Techniques for Unique Letterform Design
This course provides a focused, hands-on approach to designing custom typography. Ideal for designers eager to create unique letterforms, this course teaches students how to start from an existing font or build characters from scratch, with techniques that ensure a non-destructive, iterative design process. By the end, students will have the skills to produce polished, distinctive typography designs.
Type Design Reference Library
The Type Design Reference Library is your ultimate resource for mastering the creation of every letter, number, and special character in the Latin alphabet. With over 416 tutorial videos by type designer and illustrator Raul Esquivel, this comprehensive collection takes the guesswork out of type design. No need to sift through books or scattered YouTube videos—everything you need is here in one easy-to-access place.
Whether you’re looking to build clean Sans-Serif forms, tackle the complexity of Serif characters, explore the creative potential of Display fonts, or dive into advanced techniques like Ligatures, each section is packed with step-by-step tutorials designed to boost your skills in Adobe Illustrator. For an immersive experience, you can even watch real-time, full-process videos of entire alphabets being brought to life.
With videos organized by character group and style, this library is the perfect companion for any aspiring designer looking to elevate their craft.
Choose Your Plan
Master the skills needed to design custom fonts and typography, build professional-quality letterforms, and create unique typefaces using Adobe Illustrator.
Typography Unlocked LITE
Perfect for beginners, this option introduces you to the basics of designing custom letters and characters in Adobe Illustrator. Choose between the Serif or Sans-Serif course, or the Mastering Custom Typography course.
LAUNCH PRICE
$25
Includes your choice between:
• Typography Unlocked - Serif
• Typography Unlocked - Sans-Serif
• Mastering Custom Typography
Typography Unlocked FULL
Take your skills further with the FULL version, which covers both Serif and Sans-Serif fonts. This option also includes the full Mastering Custom Typography course as well as valuable font templates and resources.
LAUNCH PRICE
$75
Includes:
• Typography Unlocked - Serif
• Typography Unlocked - Sans-Serif
• Mastering Custom Typography
• Font Templates & Resources
Typography Unlocked ULTIMATE
Unlock everything with the ULTIMATE package. This option includes the full Typography Unlocked courses, the Mastering Custom Typography course PLUS access to the Type Design Reference Library.
LAUNCH PRICE
$99
Includes:
• Typography Unlocked - Serif + Sans-Serif
• Mastering Custom Typography
• Type Design Reference Library
• Font Templates & Resources
Type Design Reference Library
Already know the basics of font design? The Type Design Reference Library gives you access to over 416 detailed video tutorials for designing every letter and character, from A-Z.
LAUNCH PRICE
$50
Includes:
• Process videos for each character
• Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers, Punctuation, etc...
• Serif, Sans-Serif, and Display Fonts
• How to make custom ligatures
• Full-length alphabet timelapse process videos
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