Reading Letters: Designing for Legibility
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (694 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9063692714 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 278 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"The Science Behind Typography" according to W. Stotler. Sofie Beier's scientific approach--based on studies and data--is unique to typographic books I've read, which tend to stress the art and general rules of typography instead of science and human interaction. She works her way through letterforms, sentences, and paragraphs--and how people physically interact with each--referring to research and studies as she goes. Highly recommended for designers that are interested in the science behind typography. Comprehensive and very quotable.. "Reading Letters" I like how the autor approaches the subject from different and specific situations and all supported by scientific research. So the idea of legibility as a universal concept is debunked and not based on assumptions. Highly recommended to type and graphic designers.
She has a PhD from the Royal College of Art in London, on the subject of typeface familiarity and its relation to legibility. Her current academic research project concerns the review of existing knowledge on typeface legibility put forward by both design and scientific communities.. About the AuthorSofie Beier is a research assistant professor employed at the School of Design under The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
This book will, on the one hand, help type designers create high legibility typefaces and, on the other hand, help graphic designers determine which is the optimal typeface for a given project. A must-have for type designers and graphic designers.
Sofie Beier is a research assistant professor employed at the School of Design under The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. She has a PhD from the Royal College of Art in London, on the subject of typeface familiarity and its relation to legibility. Her current academic research project concerns the review of existing knowledge on typeface legibility put forward by both design and scientific communities