How to customize ANY font style in Adobe Illustrator

Picking a great font is a start—but customizing it is what turns a logo into a truly OWNABLE brand identity. But if you’ve ever opened Adobe Illustrator and felt stuck on how to start manipulating type, you’re not alone! In this video, I’m sharing three essential techniques I’ve learned over 15 years as a freelance graphic designer to help you confidently edit and refine typography for professional logo design.

You’ll see me customize a serif, a sans serif, and a script font—so no matter what style you’re working with, you’ll have a starting point for making type your own. Whether you're adjusting letterforms, adding custom flourishes, or fine-tuning details for better balance, these font customization tricks will elevate your logos and set your work apart.


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CHAPTERS //
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Why Customize Typography
02:35 Example #1 - Sans Serif Font
07:22 Example #2 - Serif Font
10:56 Example #3 - Script Font

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