When Typography Speaks Louder Than Words Clever graphic designers love to use typography to explore the interaction between the look of type and what type actually says. In communicating a message, a balance has to be achieved between the visual and the verbal aspects of a design.
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13 New apps, resources & goodies for Web designers that you need to check out
13 New apps, resources & goodies for Web designers that you need to check out Given the fast pace of anything remotely related to the Internet, it’s no surprise that Web designers are constantly creating something new. Sometimes the results are absolutely hilarious, while others are innovative and highly useful. Today, we’re going to focus on…
SUCCESSFUL WEB DESIGN: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS
SUCCESSFUL WEB DESIGN: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS While the tools are out there for almost anyone to build a website, the most successful designs all share a few characteristics. These sites tend to be organized well, have great content and have all the design details in order. Small parts of your site, from alignment…
Drop Caps: Historical Use And Current Best Practices With CSS
Drop Caps: Historical Use And Current Best Practices With CSS
ADD IMPACT TO TYPE-DRIVEN PROJECTS
ADD IMPACT TO TYPE-DRIVEN PROJECTS In type-driven design, use varying type sizes, weights and color for impact and to create hierarchy.
Respect Thy Typography
Respect Thy Typography
ESTABLISH A MOOD WITH TYPOGRAPHY
ESTABLISH A MOOD WITH TYPOGRAPHY Almost any website or design project will include the use of type. From a few words to a page filled with text the font choices you make in the early planning phases will carry through the project. Fonts can help create and establish a mood and set the tone for…