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Design Principles and Elements
Quick questions on Typography fundamentals: O-Level Design Studies
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What are typeface classifications?Show answer
Typefaces fall into broad families, each with its own character:
What are key typographic terms?Show answer
A handful of terms control how type is set:
What is type hierarchy?Show answer
Hierarchy uses changes in size, weight, colour and spacing to signal the importance and order of information. A clear hierarchy might use a large bold headline, a medium subheading, regular body text, and small captions, so the reader knows at a glance what to read first. Hierarchy is the typographic side of the design principle of the same name.
What is choosing type for a message?Show answer
Type carries tone, so the choice should fit the content and audience. A law firm might use a serif for authority; a children's brand a rounded, friendly sans serif; a luxury label an elegant script accent. Good practice limits a design to one or two typefaces, pairs a clear body face with a distinctive heading face, and always checks that the result is legible at its intended size and medium.
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