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Five simple steps to better typography

typographyAn article by Mark Boulton (since 2005) on how you can improve your use of typography, both online and offline. The article is split into 5 steps as listed below. This is one of the best articles about typography I’ve read in a long time. If you are serious about design, this is a “must read“.

  1. Subdividing ratios
  2. Ratios and complex grid systems
  3. Grid systems for web design: Part 1
  4. Grid systems for web design: Part 2 Fixed
  5. Grid systems for web design: Part 3 Fluid

Typography related links:

WebStyleGuide.com
Typographica.org Jurnal
Typography Tips & Tricks
Typography Tips & Advice

Recommended Books on Typography:

The Elements of Typographic Style
Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students
Typography Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Using Type in Graphic Design


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