Archive for the 'Typography' Category
jQuery Typography | 19 Jan 11 | 0

Lettering.js – Controlling Web Typography

Lettering.js was built to solve a problem. As web typography improves, web designers want the same level of control that print designers have. Just as we’ve moved beyond Helvetica and Times New Roman, we’ve begun to think about web type in finer detail than h1 or span tags currently (semantically) allow. (more…)

Freebies Typography | 16 Jan 11 | 0

Education at FontShop

Improve your design skills with typography tips and tutorials. FontShop Education docs are formatted for easy downloading and printing, perfect for the classroom or studio. Educational discount: register using your .edu email address and use code EDUCATE10 to receive a 10% discount at checkout. (more…)

Typography | 05 Nov 10 | 0

Best Practices of Combining Typefaces

Creating great typeface combinations is an art, not a science. Indeed, the beauty of typography has no borders. While there are no absolute rules to follow, it is crucial that you understand and apply some best practices when combining fonts in a design. (more…)

Typography | 31 Oct 10 | 0

Choosing the Right Font: A Practical Guide to Typography on the Web

Typography is an huge field. People devote years of their lives to this ancient craft, and yet there’s always something new to learn. In this article, I’ll be reviewing the major points that you should consider when selecting a typeface for a website. (more…)

Typography | 03 Mar 10 | 2

Readability, Just a Bookmark Away

Some sites actually do try to provide you with legible and easy to read content—it’s the equivalent of a restaurant trying to make their food delicious. Unfortunately websites with messy layout survive for the same reason that there is MacDonald’s: offer something even less enjoyable, but timely and conveniently. (more…)