Chapter 11. Type Contrasts
This chapter focuses on the topic of combining typefaces. The following pages describe the various ways type can be contrasted. Each page shows specific examples, and at the end of this section are examples using these principles of contrasting type on your pages. Type contrast is not only for the aesthetic appeal, but also to enhance the communication.
A reader should never have to try to figure out what is happening on the pageâthe focus, the organization of material, the purpose, the flow of information, all should be recognized instantly with a single glance. And along the way, it doesnât hurt to make it beautiful!
These are the contrasts I discuss:
Size
In which category of type does this face belong?
Get The Non-Designer’s Design Book, Third Edition now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
