Beth Tondreau | COMD1127—D035 | Fall 2023

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Comic sans although widely hated and seen as unprofessional the sans serif holds a special place in my heart. I’m dyslexic and comic sans has been proven to be easier for dyslexics to read. Due to the distinct shape of each letter. another reason I truly love it is because it seems bigger than normal typefaces so I used it every day before I realized I needed glasses. Comic sans has helped me to achieve more than I ever thought I could.

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/employers/creating-a-dyslexia-friendly-workplace/dyslexia-friendly-style-guide

https://www.boia.org/blog/does-comic-sans-benefit-people-with-dyslexia#:~:text=Many%20people%20with%20dyslexia%20describe,crowded%22%20than%20with%20other%20fonts.

https://www.learningandthebrain.com/blog/dont-hate-on-comic-sans-it-helps-dyslexic-readers-asterisk/

1 Comment

  1. Beth (Mary-Elizabeth) Tondreau

    Evangeline, you make a very intriguing case for your preference for Comic Sans. I’m so glad you provided the three research links*—a sign of open-mindedness, for sure; good for you!—because the research is absolutely inconclusive (I realize those two words form an oxymoron).

    The articles you cite discuss other readable typefaces: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, Calibri, and Open Sans. So, during this semester, I encourage you to work with the afore-mentioned (and, I hope, the occasional serif).

    *The first two links discuss additional readable typefaces as well as the size and space between lines. The third link provides background to research.

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