Design

Type design pages for Stephan Peters. Fonts for dyslexics: comments by Stephan Peters. Type design information compiled and maintained by Luc Devroye.

When choosing typography to use in designs, narrow down your options by understanding the most common classifications, looking for typefaces with multiple variations and distinct characters, and pairing typefaces together with consistency and readability in mind.

A new study reveals that the speed at which you’re able to read online depends a lot on the font—and your age.

The Paragraph in Web Typography & Design by Jon Tan 陳

«So what are the options for implementing web fonts? I'm going to review the three main methods of incorporating @font-face and explain the pros and cons of each method. […]»

In this installment of my column, I’ll take a look at one of the most important visual design elements for graphic user interfaces: typography. I’ll concentrate on general guidelines for the effective use of typography in the design of applications for children between 3 and 10 years of age. What considerations do we need to take into account when working with digital typography when children are its primary interpreters?