Typography Checklist
The Typography Checklist is a comprehensive guide to help designers create effective and attractive typography for their projects. It covers topics such as font selection, line spacing, font families, text alignment, font size, and more. The checklist helps to ensure that the typography is legible, harmonious, and purposeful. It also helps to consider the design elements that support the text, such as color, images, and layout. The checklist is a great resource for any designer, from beginner to experienced, to ensure that their typography is the best it can be.
- Choose an appropriate typeface: Consider the context of your work and the message you are trying to convey.
- Set the size of your type: Make sure the size is readable, but not too small or too big.
- Adjust the line length: Keep your line length to around
- characters per line.
- Set the leading (line spacing): This affects readability, so make sure it’s not too tight or too loose.
- Adjust the tracking (letter spacing): Make sure your letters are spaced evenly and not too tight or too loose.
- Adjust the kerning (character spacing): Make sure there is an even gap between characters.
- Consider color: Make sure the colors you use are readable and appropriate for your project.
- Use hyphenation: This can help create a more even text and improve readability.
- Proofread: Always make sure to read your text and look for any errors or typos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is typography?
Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.
What are the basic elements of typography?
The basic elements of typography include font, size, color, line length, line spacing, letter spacing, and alignment.
What is the difference between font and typeface?
Font is a specific size, weight, and style of typeface. A typeface is a family of fonts, such as Helvetica or Times New Roman.
