2022
TYPOGRAPHY
Typography is the study of how a text is composed into a fitting unit to create the desired purpose/effect. Meanwhile, text is a visual representation of a form of verbal communication. In communication media, typography is the easiest understood communication medium.
Anatomy of a Typeface
Typeface anatomy refers to the structural elements that make up individual characters in a typeface.
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Gestalt Principles in Typography
The Gestalt principles in typography are a set of concepts that describe how people tend to organize visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied. These principles are derived from Gestalt psychology, which suggests that humans naturally perceive patterns and structures rather than just the sum of parts.
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Legibility vs Readability
Legibility is an informal measure of how easy it is to distinguish one letter from another in a particular typeface. Readability is about the reader – the ease with which a reader can successfully decipher, process, and make meaning of the text read.
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Typography Styles
Typography encompasses a variety of styles, each with its own characteristics and uses. Major typography styles: Serif, Sans Serif, Display, etc.
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