In our latest learning experiment, discover new talents with Olivia Wilde, as she learns layout and hand-lettering with Jessica Hische. Olivia Wilde is a multi-talented actor, director, writer and producer, but she’s ready to expand her horizons and discover new hidden talents. In this one-on-one session with designer and letterer Jessica Hische, Olivia learns the basics of layout, design and lettering to create a poster that inspires awareness and action, all based on one of Olivia’s favorite quotes.

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They work together, discussing the mutual passions of motherhood, feminism, and activism, as they create a design that will become a gift for Olivia’s daughter. Want to join in and work along with them? All you need is some paper, something to draw with, and a passion for discovering your own hidden talents.

Share your lettered quote poster!

Follow along and design a poster based on a favorite quote. Share your brainstorming list, concept ideas, sketches, layouts, and final work: we want to see it all! As a reminder:

- Choose a quote that inspires you — but that also gives you a lot of visual ideas!

- Then, sketch your initial, rough thumbnails.

- Create a structural layout to plan your final piece.

- Sketch basic letterforms into your layout.

- Finalize your letterforms, adding style details as you go!

- Choose and add color to your piece.

- Add final details and ornamentation to your letters.

- Share your final poster!