Tuesday, March 10, 2015


Typography


Legibility is important. Choose time-tested fonts, nothing too over elaborate.  Serif fonts have small flourishes at the needs of the letters; Sans Serif fonts do not have there. Serif fonts are better for smaller text, while Sans Serif is better for larger sizes.  Too many font variations can be confusing and muddles the message.  The same goes for fonts that are too similar, as they often can cause confusion. TYPING IN ALL CAPS CONVEYS A MESSAGE OF ANGER OR LOUDNESS. IT IS GENERALLY HARD TO READ AND SHOULD MOSTLY BE USED FOR TITLES AND HEADERS. When writing, left alignment is generally easier to read and flows better. Tools for emphasis: Italics, Bold, Size, Color, Typestyle Change.  Avoid distorting fonts as it destroys its integrity.  Go for balance, font weights that contrast and lopsidedness is a problem.  Kerning refers to the space between letters. It is very important to uphold good kerning in typography