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