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# Create a punchy typographic Xmas gif, then we show you how to embed in your email signature! | Dex | The Graphic Design School

> Create a punchy typographic Christmas GIF and learn how to embed it in your email signature.

**Keywords:** typographic Xmas gif, email signature embed, typographic systems, animated GIF creation, html embed email signature, gifmaker.me, hand lettering, graphic design tutorial, beginner to advanced design, colour usage in typography, email content design, typography animation, Google Images hosting, email signature customization, Dex The Graphic Design School

Week 30: Create a punchy typographic Xmas gif, then we show you how to embed in your email signature! Create 3-7 quick beautiful typographic systems (we chose a Xmas theme because it's that time of year) you can chose any theme. We show you how to host the GIF online and how to html embed in your email signature for the world to see. You can also use this GIF for any manner of designs or email content. Below this brief we give you a simple step by step guide on how to install your GIF in Gmail. Beginner + Create 3 simple typographic systems using any 2 colours. Use the typefaces you have on your system already. It is not necessary to use vector images if you find this too advanced. Intermediate + Create 5-7 simple typographic systems using colours of your choice, 3 is probably the maximum to use for the best effect. Add this to your email signature via html if you like. Advanced + Create 5-7 simple to complex typographic systems using colours of your choice, 3 is probably the maximum to use for the best effect. You may like to undertake hand lettering if you have the skills to do so. Time Allocated + Beginner: 2 Hours -- Create an animated GIF using 3 typographic systems. Save as an animated GIF through https://gifmaker.me. Intermediate: 2 Hours -- Create an animated GIF using 5-7 simple typographic systems. Save as an animated GIF through gifmaker.me. Upload to Google Images or via your IT Dept. Test how you go at changing your email signature html with the html code. Advanced: 4 Hours -- Create an animated GIF using 5-7 simple to hand lettered typographic systems. Upload to Google Images or via your IT Dept . Then take the challenge of adjusting your email signature in your email client preferences. You may need some help from Google for this one. Design Goals + Create an animated GIF to showcase online. Constraints + Use Adobe Illustrator, limit the palette to 3 colours. Resources + Lush Script: From Adobe Fonts (Ex. Typekit) Hansief Free Vintage: From pixelsurplus.com Haettenschweiler: From wfonts.com The Circus Display: From pixelbudha.net Free Xmas vectors: From graphicpear.com Free online GIF Maker: https://ezgif.com/maker Email Signature Template: From us :) Software + Adobe Illustrator Layers, Pathfinder, Pattern, Typography, Brush Tool Other HTML Email Signature Upload + SoftwareDifficultyShow All Week 45: Create 3D Designs with Illustrator Week 44: Social Media Template Design for Clients Week 43: How to Create a Brand Campaign with Assets Week 42: Create Beautiful Type Design Editorials for Print and Web Week 41: Create Beautiful Type Design Editorials for Print and Web Week 39: Create promotion and brand materials with your own optical art design piece in Adobe Illustrator Week 38: Create a beautiful image design by merging two images seamlessly together in Photoshop Week 37: Create your own kaleidoscope print in Photoshop Week 36: Create a live animation for handwritten text in Adobe After Effects Week 35: Create an animated pattern of your logo in Adobe After Effects Week 34: Textile Design - Part 2 Creating Print Textures Week 33: Get Started with a Basic Animation in After Effects Week 32: Textile Design - Part 1 Repeat Print Week 31: Use the width tool to create your Own Curvy Letter Week 30: Create a punchy typographic Xmas gif, then we show you how to embed in your email signature! Week 29: Using Adobe Dimension & Photoshop To Create Striking Packaging Week 28: Draw & Apply your Own One-Line Art to a Mockup Week 27: Social Media Series: Learn to shoot, style and edit an image for your social media channels Week 26: Social Media Series: Absolute Beginners Design & Present an Instagram Mockup Week 25: Create a World Cup animated GIF in Photoshop to promote your event Week 24: Create a Seamless Pattern in Photoshop and Apply it to Your Mockups - Part 2 Week 23: Create an Identity Using Engraved Effect on Images - Part 1 Week 22: Create a website prototype in Adobe Xd - Part 2 Week 21: Add contrasting light effects to a photographic image - Part 1 Week 20: Create Wonderful Waves with the Twirl Tool Week 19: Create a Dripping Text Effect in Illustrator Week 18: Create a live animation for handwritten text in Adobe After Effects Week 17: Create a Band Artwork using Photoshop Liquify Tool Week 16: The Best Illustrator Brushes Tutorial Ever Week 15: Create a Retro Style Surf Poster Week 14: Create a Corny Holiday Sweater Knit Animated GIF Week 13: Use Adobe Dimension to create a Perfect Packaging Showcase Week 12: Create Surreal Compositions in Photoshop Week 11: Create an Asian-inspired vintage style poster/postcard and ink-effect logo Week 10: Create Patterns with Photoshop, Pattern Bombing, Apply Patterns to Mockups Week 9: Layered Effect With Illustrator & Photoshop Week 8: Gold Typography in Illustrator Week 7: Stamp Tool & Clipping Mask in Photoshop Week 6: Envelope Distort in Illustrator Week 5: Paper 3D Collage Week 4: Create a Mosaic of Beautiful Polygons Week 3: Create Your Own Mockup Week 2: Head Icons Design Week 1: Hand Lettering in a Shape Learn More About DEX Who is this for? + Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced level designer. There is a brief to suit you. Follow the instructions in the brief to the letter. How do I submit my work? + Once you're done upload your image to share. We may upload your image to our new Instagram page, be sure to include your Insta handle (@username) so we can credit you. If you don’t have an Instagram account, you can just type in your name. Leave your details blank if you like. What is a good size for the images? + Please make sure your image is of good resolution, it shouldn’t exceed more than 5mb or thereabouts. png, jpeg, svg all acceptable formats. By uploading your image you're giving us permission to publish it. Can I subscribe to this awesome concept? + If you would like to receive an email from us each week with the brief and video, be sure to subscribe at the top right of this page. We won’t share your information or be spammy. What if I want to go further? + If you love what we do, and think you would like to try your hand at becoming a designer. Check out our courses here. Can I contribute? + If you would like to become a regular video contributor, let us know. Even though we offer them for free, we pay contributors. Or if there is a technique that you would really like to learn, email us a visual, and any ideas you may have. Can I contact The Graphic Design School + Anything else you need or want to ask contact us at: info@thegraphicdesignschool.com Can I be a voice of TGDS? + If you want to spread the good word to your design friends feel free to share this page on social media ;)