Learn how to design a typography poster with SelfCAD

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How to Design a Typography Poster with SelfCAD

Typography is more than just arranging letters – it's an art form that communicates messages with visual flair. Whether you're a typography enthusiast or a novice, SelfCAD's user-friendly interface opens the door to limitless creative possibilities. Throughout this tutorial, we'll harness the power of SelfCAD's tools to transform words into impactful design elements, emphasizing the fusion of art and communication.

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Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the Generators Category on the Toolbar choose Text Generator

Set Text to SelfCAD can change your life, Depth to 15, Smoothness to 3

Click to finalize Text Generator

From the Drawing Category on the Toolbar choose 3D Sketch

From the plane list select Back/Front

From the tool panel choose Circle

Click on highlighted point to draw circle

Click ‘x’ to close 3D Sketch panel

Click on text-1 to select it

From the Tools Category on the Toolbar choose Follow Path

Set Mode to wrap, Taper to 72, Weight to 51, Tangent to False

Click to finalize Follow path

Click Isolate button to isolate selected object

From the Deform Category on the Toolbar choose Twist

Set y to -30

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cube

Set Width to 400, Height to 5, Depth to 400, Position x to -22, Position y to 42, Position z to -70, Rotation x to -90

Click to finalize Cube

Click color picker button to change color of selected object

Click Grey button

Click OK to confirm color change

Complete!

As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy and 3D Modeling 101 series. This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.