FREELessons: 12Length: 38 minutes
Do you know the difference between a typeface and a font? Do you know whether you should adjust the tracking or the kerning? Fear not. Learn everything you need to know about typography in our ultimate typography guide.
Good typography is one of the cornerstones of good design. In The Ultimate Guide to Typography, you'll learn everything from the most basic elements of typography and common mistakes through to more complex topics like combining and choosing fonts for your projects.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently talk about typography and experiment with concepts and fonts as you hone your typography skills. So let’s get started!
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1.Introduction
1.1Introduction00:53
1.1
Introduction
00:53
1.2A Brief History of Type04:27
1.2
A Brief History of Type
04:27
1.3Typeface vs. Font01:26
1.3
Typeface vs. Font
01:26
2.Type Classification and Type Families
2.1Type Classification09:44
2.1
Type Classification
09:44
2.2Type Families02:46
2.2
Type Families
02:46
2.3Font File Types02:43
2.3
Font File Types
02:43
3.Legibility and Readability
3.1Legibility and Type Anatomy02:45
3.1
Legibility and Type Anatomy
02:45
3.2Readability and Typesetting Basics03:33
3.2
Readability and Typesetting Basics
03:33
3.3Common Typesetting Mistakes02:15
3.3
Common Typesetting Mistakes
02:15
4.Choosing Fonts and Font Combinations
4.1Choosing the Right Fonts03:31
4.1
Choosing the Right Fonts
03:31
4.2Font Combinations02:59
4.2
Font Combinations
02:59
5.Conclusion
5.1Conclusion01:16
5.1
Conclusion
01:16
