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What publishing software do you use?
There are lots of different people in this group, some are more writers than designers, others are more illustrators than typographers. Many interests, joined in a common appreciation for letterforms. For those who use the computer to prepare texts for publishing – either for print or digital – what software do you use THE MOST? I'm sure we all use various tools from time to time, but the poll only allows one choice – your primary tool in your work. And, please add context in the comments!
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Good typography is almost invisible.
You read a text from the beginning to the end. There are no abrupt interruptions, no distractions to stop the flow. It just works. When a text fails to meet this standard, we are looking at poor typography. When the line length is so long, we have to move our heads. When the line spacing is too narrow, we read the same line twice. When the typeface is sub-optimal, we have a hard time differentiating the individual letterforms. These small details often lie in the hands of a typographer or a graphic designer. However, this work is often neglected and misinformed. That’s why you sometimes find reading challenging. By paying attention to the principles of good typography, you can transform how people read and experience your content. Consider diving deeper into this subject. Each insight will help you create more engaging, accessible, and effective designs.
Display: the attention seeker
These are typography's performers – letterforms designed to be seen from across the room, to stop the eye, to make a statement. Film posters. Book covers. Headlines that demand notice. Display fonts sacrifice readability for personality. They work best in small doses, at large sizes, where their distinctive character can shine without overwhelming the reader. They can be quite decorative, or a special cut of a text face. Either way, they don’t work too well in small sizes (for instance, on a book page).
Display: the attention seeker
Your Thoughts About Writing For Small Screens
With so much being digital and screens being fairly small compared to a A5 page...What are your thoughts?
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