Adobe
Adobe Fonts
Published: March 11, 2026
Video Description
Welcome to Module 03 of the Complete Graphic Design Course.
In this module we explore one of the most important foundations of graphic design: Typography.
Typography is the art and science of arranging type to make written language readable, visually appealing, and effective. Understanding typography is essential for designers working on layouts, branding, editorial design, and digital content.
In this lesson you will learn how typography works, how to choose the right fonts, how spacing affects readability, and how to avoid common typography mistakes.
This module also includes several practical typography exercises to help you apply what you learn.
This video is part of the Complete Graphic Design Course, a free course designed to teach the core skills every graphic designer should understand.
What you will learn in this module
• Introduction to Typography
• Understanding Type Anatomy
• How to Choose the Right Font
• Typography Spacing (Kerning, Leading, Tracking)
• Common Typography Mistakes
• Reliable Fonts Designers Use
• Practical Typography Exercises
Course Modules
Module 01 – Composition & Layout
Module 02 – Adobe InDesign
Module 03 – Typography
Module 04 – Adobe Photoshop
Module 05 – Color Theory
Module 06 – The Creative’s Design Process
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Typography
10:28 Understanding Type Anatomy
17:44 Choosing the Right Font
29:49 Typography Spacing (Kerning, Leading, Tracking)
35:58 Common Typography Mistakes
40:46 Reliable Fonts Designers Use
43:21 Typography Practice Exercise 1
58:52 Typography Practice Exercise 2
01:34:21 Typography Practice Exercise 3
Additional Resources: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/00tchefd9zclrcbba0xbh/AADoSGXTgS4_qCT3tn15YmY?rlkey=ho73za85a2ijtmx6bxkx5737l&st=3fichf48&dl=0
Lesson 1
Click Here for the "I Shot the Serif" Game: https://www.tothepoint.co.uk/us/fun/i-shot-the-serif/
Click Here for Adobe Fonts: https://fonts.adobe.com/
Click Here for MyFonts.com: https://www.myfonts.com/
Lesson 4:
Click Here to play the "Kerntype" Game: https://type.method.ac/
Practice Lesson1:
Click Here to get the Bilo typeface from Adobe Fonts https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/bilo
Click Here to get the Adobe Garamond typeface from Adobe Fonts https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/adobe-garamond
Practice Lesson 2:
Click Here to get the Good Karma Smooth typeface from Adobe Fonts: https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/good-karma-smooth
Click Here to get the Proxima Nova typeface from Adobe Fonts: https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/proxima-nova
Practice Lesson 3:
Click Here to get the Montserrat typeface from Adobe Fonts: https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/montserrat
Click Here to get the Glodok typeface from Adobe Fonts: https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/glodok