Some of the things we covered during the this class included some things we should not do when dealing with type;

  • Don’t use horizontal scaling
  • Don’t use vertical scaling
  • When using colored type on a colored background, make sure the colors of the two have a good contrast.

These videos will illustrate some of the topics we discussed.

How to Make Reading Easier

 

Typography Harmony & Legibility

 

Understanding Font Legibility

 

Legibility Versus Readability in Typography and Design