A killer design is one thing – but one that also uses the right typography is (in my opinion) on a whole other level compared to those that just ‘look pretty‘. Typography is needed with blog designs because, well, the blog is built to speak your mind, right? So, if your blog isn’t readable then […]
Why Handwritten Typography Will Make Your Website Stand Out
Handwritten fonts display a touch of uniqueness to a website by grabbing the visitor’s attention right from the start. Your homepage is your bread and butter in leaving a good first impression the second your site loads. Brand identity is characterized by a killer logo, your brand colours and proper typography.
Kerning, Leading, Tracking, and Everything You Need to Know About Text Spacing
The space between letters is just as important for legibility as the text itself. If your website is hard to read, don’t just consider the typeface: consider the white space as well. With kerning, leading, tracking, and other spacing tools, you can make your text more readable without a major design overhaul using these text […]
How to Use Bold Typography in Your Design
Bold typography is one of the most exciting trends that has emerged in design. Whether it’s online or offline content, typography helps you to communicate your message across to your audience. Designers can have fun with typography and be creative. Based on the typography you choose, you can establish a brand identity and send a […]
The Go-To Guide of Responsive Typography in Website Design
Everything that breaks looks terrible! Typography is a crucial part of web design and as a designer or a developer, it can be frustrating to see the body copy of web pages crumble into pieces when they are accessed through devices of varying sizes. Fortunately, responsive typography lets your web design adapt to the website’s […]
A Showcase of Great Typography Usage in Web Design
Good typography is vital to having an effective website. Visitors need to be able to read the info on a site, whether it is an eCommerce website or a purely informational website. If they aren’t able to read it, they will quickly leave. The site will not be linked to, so it won’t show up […]
Attract the Right Audience With Seductive Typography
Ever wondered what type can best be matched to your target audience? This article will guide you through the different font styles and teach you how to pick a font that will speak to the viewers.
Catchy Free Font Pairings For Headings and Paragraphs
Creating the right font combination is a matter of skills, eye for detail and understanding of the different font types. There are a few font pairing tools which let you fall in love with a font pair without having to search through font providers and free typeface websites. And even though the internet already offers […]
How Typography is Shaping the Course of Web Design: A Primer
Typography can influence the overall web design like no other page element. The choice or combination of ill-advised typefaces can determine an beautiful website to an awful one. At times, typography is the design itself. This is proven true with beautiful websites that rely on spacing and deliberately chosen typeface to convey their respective messages. The year of typography […]
21 Free Typography Tools for Web & UI Designers
Penmanship practice can go a long way towards understanding traditional typography. Yet when it comes to digital typography the subject gets more confined and particular. Granted there are plenty of tips & tricks for improving typography which you can follow and learn. But ultimately the greatest way to learn anything is by diving head-first into […]