PART 1: Basic Korean Design Theory

1 Korean Design Basics Theory 1
The Differences Between Typography, Hangul Lettering, and Font Design
The difference between readability and legibility
Why are there fewer fonts available for Korean logos than English?
Why isn't Google's logo a perfect garden?
Are there any other terms besides consonants, vowels, and final consonants in Korean?
2 Korean Design Basics Theory 2
Why do you need to know about font types?
Are you saying that Myeongjo and Gothic are not the only types of Korean fonts?
3 Korean Design Basics Theory 3
Can we express text like we would do math, like tapping on a calculator?
What are the elements that create the impression of a letter?

PART 2 Korean Design Practice: Design Edition

1. The idea of ​​Korean lettering
How should I decide on a topic?
Do ideas come to you like magic?
How can we broaden our range of writing ideas?
Which is easier to think of, a banana or an apple?
Once you've decided on a topic, let's search for materials!
Let's learn how to come up with ideas using keywords!
Let's learn how to think through images!
Do you think that writing with a tool helps you develop your ideas?
Ideas aren't completed in one go.
Combining shapes with strokes to create ideas
What makes a reference that sparks ideas different?
Ideas are created through fusion.
Try drawing several letters

PART 3 Korean Design Expressions

1 Understanding Korean
Understanding the basics of letter structure
A layered method of expression
Expression using space
Foundation for Detail: Lines
Foundation for Detail: Strokes
Expressing one character
Developing an expression starting from one letter
Training for Expression 1
Training for Expression 2
The lettering structure expression is divided into two types.
The development of modular lettering
The development of free-form lettering
How to develop free-form lettering
Expressing and adjusting the impression of letters

PART 4 ​​Korean Lettering Correction

1 Detail correction for better work
Why does my lettering look awkward?
Can't we design the letters to fit the grid?
Can't I just copy and paste the same thickness?
I unified the size of the letters, so why does it look weird?
When lettering complex strokes, there is not enough space.
It is difficult to draw vertical letters based on horizontal letters.
How can I draw letters neatly?
Why can't I extract the sketch as an image and then vectorize it?
It's difficult to add graphic design to letters.
How can I make the strokes unfold more naturally?
Why do awkward parts appear when I design by transforming a regular font?
I want to create a natural handwritten feel, but what should I do when a handwriting font doesn't look right?
What should I do if my visual correction is insufficient?
What should I do to improve my Korean lettering or letter design skills?

This book is for designers of various genres, including posters, videos, and illustrations.
This is for those who always felt that the final touch of the font was not enough while working, and for those who wanted to create their own font because the ready-made font did not give them the feel they wanted.

For those of you who need to jump into practice right away, what you need is not 'how to draw beautifully', but 'why you should draw it that way'.
By going through the structure, spatial sense, and formative principles of Hangul step by step, we help even designers designing letters for the first time to understand and express the principles of letters.

In particular, Part 3 contains the process of receiving a commission from a fictitious client and developing the target letter from concept to completion according to the theme.
We've prepared a page that you can draw in advance before the explanation, so try drawing it first according to the explanation above and proceed with the work!

Author's Note

[Korean Lettering for Designers] was written between a theoretical and practical book to help you understand the principles of Korean design and create your own Korean lettering.
I hope this book will be helpful to those who are learning Korean lettering for the first time.