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 […]
Modern Handwritten Fonts for Fresh Design Trends
Handwritten fonts are on-trend for 2018, to the point where their use has become somewhat overwhelming. We’re smack in the middle of a aesthetic age focused on simplification: the removal of skeuomorphs, the simple use of color and direct expressions of design ideas. Handwritten fonts might seem to contradict that notion, but in fact support […]
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 […]
33 Free Display Fonts for Attention-Getting Headlines
Display fonts are normally fun, informal departures from the everyday rigor of serif and sans-serif typefaces. They let the designer experiment, creating new letterforms and stylist fonts. Here’s a list of excellent free display fonts you can use for attention-getting headlines on your site. Agent by Mark O’Neill Playlist by Artimasa Studios Cheque by Fontfabric […]
8 Areas of Specialization for Web & Graphic Designers
Some designers prefer the jack-of-all-trades route because it offers more job security. But most specialists would debate that focusing on a particular skillset improves your recognition amongst clients and employers. This isn’t to say you should only learn one area of design and never try anything else. The idea of specialization is to do amazing […]
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 […]