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Five simple steps to better typography

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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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