Understanding Why Design Matters 2023

When you go to your computer, go to the Type pull-down menu and look at all the fonts you have at your fingertips, you will easily understand why students can get confused when choosing a font. Some are easy to read, others are very decorative. Imagine how confusing it is to choose a font that a reader can easily read. Always remember, readability is the key. Objective – In this lesson, you will learn: How to recognize and use appropriate fonts and font families to tell a story The differences in point size; and the difference between serif, sans serif and decorative type

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