Typography
While learning typography, I watched a series of videos and read an article about the basics and rules.Reflections
Video Summarization
In the set of about 12 videos, I learned about things that seemingly go untouched upon in the basics of typography. I learned about how the spacing between a b and a d are going to be shorter because their round edge allows for the illusion of more space. Not only I learn about tips for aligning the text but also about the text itself. Vocabulary for different parts of type and about the families of type.
Video Takeaways
My biggest problem with the videos was how uninteresting it looked. You had a woman standing in front of a blurred white room and occasionally a demonstration or edit would replace her on the screen. I believe if this video series had more editing segments that were also more intresting, then it would have held my attention more.Article Summarization
In the article it talked about 10 rules when creating typography like complementary fonts and Hierarchy. It talked about limiting numbers of fonts but also how you can break the rules with typography.
Key Points Of Typography
- Match your fonts
- Apply the message you want to come across as
- Don't be afraid to go wild
Most Interesting Thing Read
The most interesting thing I read was about how it was possible to break the rules and come up with a good design. It was interesting because usually you follow rules to a T
General Thoughts And Conclusions
The articles and the videos were both very informative and helped me learn more, I only wish the way the info was presented was more interesting.
