Fonts have a subtle—but powerful—effect on how users experience content. This is particularly true when it comes to apps and games, where information is presented quickly and often in tiny spaces. An off-putting or difficult-to-read font can distract a player or worse: prevent them from understanding what you have to say. The right font reinforces the theme you've chosen—from the ancient to the futuristic—and helps keep players engaged. If you have an idea for a font for your app or game, this course will help you make it a reality.

Topics include:

• Why create your own font?
• Designing with pencil and paper
• Setting up a new Glyphs file
• Tracing letters with the pen tool
• Auto tracing letters with Capture
• Cleaning up letter shapes
• Refining angled and round letters
• Setting spacing and kerning
• Fine-tuning for screen use