Typography Flashcards
1
Q
what is typography
A
the art and science of lettering
2
Q
what are the 6 design criteria to consider
A
presence vs. absence
style
form
size
colour
placement
3
Q
what is a serif
A
the thin hairlines that occur in letters
4
Q
what is the smallest recognizable font
A
6pt
5
Q
when is letter spacing the most important
A
when labeling long linear features
6
Q
what are the best label placements
A
think clock time
2, 10, 4, 5, 7 then 3, 9, 12, 6
7
Q
what are the 5 factors to consider in typography
A
- legebility
- preceptibility
- Harmony
- search time
- reproduction
—– contrast
—– consistency
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