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We’ll look at recognizing typefaces, categorizing specific styles and pairing fonts.


Understanding Typography
Much more than just picking a font and a point size from a drop-down menu, typography is a skillset with a rich history. In this video, we explore what it is and why understanding the basics is essential for designers. We’ll look at recognizing typefaces, categorizing specific styles and pairing fonts.
- Why typography is important
- What’s the difference between fonts and typefaces?
- What is a serif and a sans-serif font?
- What other types of fonts are there?
- How to create hierarchy with type
- Kerning, leading and line length
- Text alignment
- How to pair fonts together?