Introducing Asia’s first part-time, 
9-week online type design course


· Build your typographic knowledge with access to world-class typographic resources
· Design an original typeface in just 9 weeks, after work hours in GMT+8.
· Join a type-passionate community founded by a TDC award-winning designer & educator.
· Level up with optional group coaching and mentoring so you don’t have to journey alone.
· Walk away with with typographic secret sauce skills to WOW your clients and raise your rates.
· Choose from Community, Group Learning or Mentored Programme to suit your commitment level.

SPRING COHORT COMMENCES WEEK OF 14TH APRIL 2025
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SPECIAL OFFER ENDS 1 APR 2025 2359H GMT+8
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Does this sound like you?


  • You’ve always dreamed of making your own fonts? But you don’t have the technical know-how and find the process intimidating.

  • You’ve tried drawing letters in Adobe Illustrator? But your letters are inconsistent, and you’re struggling to get smoother, more precise curves, and you’re unhappy with how it looks.

  • You’ve been making fonts, but there’s no one to turn to for constructive feedback. So you keep second-guessing yourself, and it feels like you’re going around in circles.

If yes, and you’re tired of it — let’s get started on your journey to create a typeface together.

You’ve definitely considered these...


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Self-Serve Courses
BUT there was no one to give you any constructive feedback on your type design work. So your design sits there unfinished, with you wondering how to improve.


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Overseas Programmes
BUT the cost and time required are way too high — not to mention that they only take 10–16 students per course ONCE a year! You can’t get away from your work for that long, either.


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Using Illustrator
BUT you can’t seem to figure out how to make it a working font that you can actually install and package for your client, so you send them individual PNGs instead, and that can’t go on.

But you really want to make your own type...

Here’s a bold question for you


What if you could stop going in circles figuring out how to make your own fonts and shortcut your learning? All the while being connected to a community of like-minded designers who are as passionate about typography as you are?

Sounds too good to be true? Keep reading, and I’ll show you exactly how!



Hi! I’m Mark De Winne
TypeMedia 2014, KABK, The Hague |  TDC Ascender 2018 | TDC Communications Design Judge, 2024

I’m a Singaporean type and graphic designer, and I’ve been captivated by the world of type since I was 15 years old. I always knew I wanted to learn how to make my own typefaces but being from Asia, there weren’t any courses or schools available.

I was fortunate enough to attend Type@Cooper’s Condensed Programme and then the TypeMedia (KABK) course in The Hague to finally realise my dream of being a type designer.

But technical know-how is only one aspect. After 10 years of trying to hack things on my own, while being a brand consultant and raising a family (we all have a life, right?) — I realised two other elements are really needed to be a type designer: mentorship and community.

Through the help of my own mentors, Jean François Porchez & Eben Sorkin, I’ve been able to advance much further than I even could on my own, such as having typefaces like Alyssa & Birra Pils be released by Typofonderie and Darden Studio respectively.

So I’m pulling back the curtain on type design for designers all across Asia to have the community AND creative control they never knew they needed in typography, branding and graphic design.

10 years on, it’s time for Asia to have a type design course, and it’s my heart build up a new generation of type designers in Asia.

Whether you're looking to advance your design skills or just brush up on your knowledge, I’m excited to journey with you to make your typeface a reality! Connect with me on Instagram.


INTRODUCING



Asia’s first part-time, 
9-week online type design course




OFFER ENDS 1 APR 2025 2359H GMT+8
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Our programme aims to blend historical knowledge with technical expertise while leveraging the power of community to foster learning breakthroughs.

You'll develop new skills, make new connections with those who are just as passionate about typography as you are, most importantly, realise your creative vision with the help and mentorship from those who have walked the same paths before. The 9 week course is broken into 3 phases, each designed to guide you through various aspects of a contemporary type design practice and leave you with tools to continue your type design journey.

By the end of 9 weeks, you’ll emerge with:


☑ Design a professional-quality font, possibly in different styles.
☑ Explore the rich history of typography, from ancient to modern times.
☑ Learn how letters visually relate in type design.
☑ Master Glyphs software for creating and refining fonts.
☑ Gain practical skills in crafting letterforms from initial sketches to digital forms — great for branding and other design projects.
☑ Understand typographic principles to keep improving designs and creating unique fonts.
☑ Connect with a vibrant community of type designers from all over Asia!

SPRING COHORT COMMENCES WEEK OF 17TH MARCH 2025
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Phase 1: Laying Foundations
Modules 1-4


What You’ll Learn

Basic Letterform Drawing
Secret Weapon Software
Type Design Fundamentals
Historical Origins and Application 1. Mastering Basic Letterform Drawing Techniques:
  • Understanding Letterform Anatomy through Calligraphy: Learn the fundamental structures and elements of letterforms by practicing calligraphy.
  • Iterative Design Process through Sketching: Develop rapid sketching techniques to efficiently iterate and refine design concepts.

 2. Introduction to Glyphs:
  • Navigating the Glyphs Interface: Familiarize yourself with the Glyphs software interface and its essential tools.
  • Basic Techniques for Drawing and Manipulating Letterforms: Build the foundational skills needed to create and adjust letterforms within Glyphs.

3. Refining Type Design Fundamentals:
  • Principles of Letter Spacing: Understand the key principles of letter spacing and how to use proofing sheets to evaluate and adjust spacing.
  • Building Typographic Consistency: Develop consistency in your type designs through the use of shared components and recursive motifs.

4. Understanding the Origins of the Alphabet:
  • History of Writing Systems: Gain insights into the evolution of writing systems and their transformation into printing.
  • Applying Historical Learnings to Contemporary Type Design: Learn how historical knowledge influences modern type design practices.
Phase 2: Building Blocks
Modules 5-7


What You’ll Learn

 Basics of Font Production
Character Set Expansion
Building a Unique Typographic Voice5. Basics of Font Production Processes:
  • Spacing & Kerning: Learn the techniques for adjusting spacing between individual letter pairs to achieve visual harmony.
  • Curve Tension and Point Placement: Optimize curve tension to refine the shapes of your letterforms, avoiding common mistakes in point placement.
  • Alignment Zones: Learn how to use alignment zones to enhance on-screen performance of your typeface.

6. Expanding the Character Set:
  • Punctuation, Numerals, and Symbols: Draw and align these elements with the typographic DNA of your typeface to ensure consistency.
  • Role of Diacritics: Learn the importance of diacritics in diverse language support and common pitfalls to avoid.
  • Ligatures, Alternates, and OpenType Features: Understand the creation and implementation of ligatures and alternates, and gain a basic grasp of OpenType features.

7. Building a Unique Typographic Voice:
  • Experimenting with Concepts and Styles: Explore different stylistic approaches through the use of stylistic sets.
  • Testing and Proofing: Continuously test and proof your designs to ensure they convey a unique typographic voice.
  • Refining Typeface DNA: Use feedback from testing to refine and solidify the distinctive characteristics of your typeface.
Phase 3: Finishing Touches
Modules 8-10


What You’ll Learn

 Developing Critical Skills for Iterative Design
Building Workflow Efficiency and Effectiveness
Showcase & Reflection 8. Developing Critical Skills for Iterative Design:
  • Embracing Iteration: Understand the iterative nature of type design, learning to adapt and grow from each version of your work.
  • Problem-Solving Frameworks: Develop strategies for tackling technical and creative challenges in type design.
  • Self-Evaluation and Peer Feedback: Build the skills to critically judge your own work through structured self-assessment and group critique sessions.

9. Building Workflow Efficiency and Effectiveness:
  • Streamlining the Design Process: Explore strategies and techniques to make your type design workflow more efficient.
  • Best Practices for File Management: Learn how to organize files and manage versions effectively.
  • Time-Saving Tools and Shortcuts: Integrate tools and shortcuts that optimize productivity and enhance creative output.

10. Showcase & Reflection:
  • Articulate Your Journey: Practice explain what sets your type design apart in layman and typographic terms, reflecting on the challenges and lessons learned through the process
  • Celebrate the Outcome: Design an attractive specimen poster to showcase your typeface and share your final design outcome with the class.

Sign up by 31 Mar 2025 enjoy Our Bundle Offer:

· 10 Modules Covering 25 Topics ($1500)
· Lifetime Access to All Recordings of Lectures, Group Coaching & Tutorials ($500) - Only for Group/Mentored
· Extensive, Beautifully Designed Course Notes For Future Reference ($300)
· x6 Monthly Community Calls ($180)
· 6-Months Insider Community Forum to Give & Get Help ($180)
· OPTIONAL x3 Group Coaching Sessions ($300)
· OPTIONAL 9-Weeks Whatsapp Group Chat Access ($360)
· OPTIONAL x3 Guest Critiques From International Industry Practitioners ($600)
· OPTIONAL x2 Individual Mentoring Sessions (45 mins) ($600)
· Connections with other Creatives who Love TYPE (PRICELESS)

Total Course Value = Up to $4520
SPRING COHORT COMMENCES WEEK OF 14 APRIL 2025
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CHOOSE YOUR LEARNING MODEL:


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Community

{6 Months Validity}


$599 $497

50+ Step-by-step high quality videos across 25 topics
Learn from videos at your own pace, in your own time, within 6 months
Comprehensive Guidebooks
Help along the way on the Community Forum  
x6 Monthly Q&A-Based Community Calls
  • +  6 Months Membership for Type Design Asia SKOOL Community

JOIN COMMUNITY



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Group Coaching

{9 weeks with 2 breaks commencing 15 Apr 2025}


$1497 $997

50+ Step-by-step high quality videos across 25 topics
Learn from videos at your own pace, in your own time
Comprehensive Guidebooks
Help along the way on the Community Forum  
  • + Unlimited Monthly Community Calls
+ Lifetime access to All Recordings of Lectures, Group Coaching & Tutorials
  • + Accountability to create a text font in 9 weeks
  • + x9 Weekly Group Coaching Calls
  • + x3 Letterlove International Speaker Sessions
  • + LIFETIME Membership for Type Design Asia SKOOL Community

JOIN GROUP

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Mentoring

{9 weeks with 2 breaks commencing 15 Apr 2025}


$2497 $1497

50+ Step-by-step high quality videos across 25 topics
Learn from videos at your own pace, in your own time
Comprehensive Guidebooks
Help along the way on the Community Forum  
  • + Unlimited Monthly Community Calls
  • + Lifetime access to All Recordings of Lectures, Group Coaching & Tutorials
  • + Accountability to create a text font in 9 weeks
  • + x9 Weekly Coaching Calls
  • + x3 Letterlove International Speaker Sessions
  • + LIFETIME Membership for Type Design Asia SKOOL Community
  • + Whatsapp Group Chat Access
  • + x3 International Guest Critique Sessions
  • + Dedicated x2 One-to-One Mentoring Sessions

 JOIN MENTORED

Testimonials from my students







Mark’s approachable personality, proficiency, and vast knowledge make learning type design and anything type-related an enjoyable and very productive process, one filled with conversational goodness and interesting discoveries. Other than technical knowledge and a kick-start on using Glyphs, I also picked up useful tips on ensuring good workflows and developing a keener eye for details in type and letterforms. Mark’s type design course would surely benefit anyone interested in further understanding and pursuing type design and typography!

Gideon Kong
Temporary Press





Mark is a very patient and inspiring mentor. He’s not only a master at his craft, but also a walking encyclopaedia of type design knowledge. From technical skills to positioning and even marketing my typeface, Mark has opened my eyes up to the many possibilities of type design. I highly recommend his type design course to any aspiring type designers. Not only do you get to learn, but you also get to connect with one of the most skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate mentors and type designers.


Lee Qiu Wen
Death of Typography





Mark is extremely proficient and passionate about type design, with lessons delivered efficiently (and humorously) through concise show-and-teach approaches. I felt that the teaching demystified a lot of the process for me, making it feel a lot less daunting than before. Recommending his course to all graphic designers who are interested in typefaces and want to do more with type in general.



Darius Ou
Studio Darius Ou


I greatly benefited from this training as it provided me with a deeper understanding of my creative practice. Mark, as a coach/mentor, is highly skilled in providing clear and inspirational guidance, helping me develop new skills and insights. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone looking to enhance their creative abilities to learn from Mark due to his patience, understanding, and exceptional leadership skills.
Jastina Png

Mark's deep expertise and passion for type design was very evident and it made learning from him very inspiring and motivating. His patient and encouraging approach created a safe space for progress without fear of judgement. I was struggling as I was trying to manage this course and my internship so when I was quiet and did not update on my progress at one point, he checked in with me to ensure that I am not left behind. The constructive feedback that he has given me during each work-in-progress (WIP) update helped me to see my work from new perspectives and pushed me to improve.
Megan Chia

If you are looking for a type design course with guided tutorials, videos, and workbooks in an online group setting, look into Mark de Winne's Type Design Asia course. Perfect for budding type designers in the Asia-Pacific timezone and further afield, Mark's coaching style is calm, methodical and easy to understand. His step-by-step guidance teaches you how to develop a character set by combining your ideas with his in-depth knowledge.



Tania Hearn