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.

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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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When choosing the color of type to be used on a project, consider the medium first. In print, everything is reflective. That is, everything is printed on paper and light is reflected off the paper. Most often, type in print is easier to read with more contrast between the paper and the type.

#000000 on left; #333333 on right

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Based in Perugia, Italy, Philippe Nicolas is a French graphic designer with a real talent for typography and hand-lettering. His hand-lettered examples shown here, “fraktur minuscule,” represent his latest works.

See more of his work after the jump, or visit his site.

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If you’re a fan of delicious hand-crafted typography, or just a fan of ways to make your blog unique, be sure to check out The Daily Drop Cap.

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