“The More You Know, the More You See in Font Design”

25 Years of Expertise in Korean Gothic Font Design

This workbook is a practical guide for aspiring Hangul typography designers, packed with clear, actionable know-how from a seasoned professional. It zeros in on the design of Gothic (Dotum) fonts, which are particularly challenging due to their minimalist style. Each explanation is accompanied by examples to enhance understanding. Although the focus is mainly on Gothic fonts, the fundamental principles laid out here can be applied to other types of Hangul fonts as well. Font designer Park Yong-rak, with 25 years of experience, shares his wealth of knowledge and offers endless encouragement to budding designers through this book. Park, who describes himself as “a lucky man fortunate enough to do what I love,” has dedicated his career to the art of typography design. This workbook is both a straightforward, hands-on guide to creating Gothic fonts and a ‘special recipe’ extracted from decades of experience.