There are a few simple techniques you can use when setting type for your print or web projects which can make a world of difference to the overall legibility of the project. Many designers seem to forget that typography is more about legibility than about design. With the techniques described below, you can find a way to create well-designed typography that’s also highly legible.
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Preparing your designs for presentation can be enhanced by the use of Greeking in your layouts. The question is how to use that pesky “Lorem ipsom dollop” text in your layout to your advantage. In this post I have outlined the different variations of Greeking with notes on situations when you might use them.
After recently viewing a local travelling exhibit of a deceased, famous Princess of Great Britain, I found myself completely distracted by the display boards. Every board used a combination of “straight” and “curly” apostrophes.
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An odd combination, if you think about – typography used on bowls, cups and plates. But then you see the works of Asya Palatova of gleena ceramics and see the natural combination.
Unicorn Graphics has established an on-line museum with an extensive collection of wood type for viewing by the general public. Among the most noted wood type manufacturers in this collection are Wm. H. Page & Co., Vanderburgh, Wells & Co. and Hamilton Mfg. Co. This collection is a must-see for any typography enthusiast.