Pamantasan NG Lungsod NG Maynila

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
College of Humanities, Art, and Social Sciences

Department of Mass Communication
Fundamental Aspects of Typography:

Legibility, Readability, and Aesthetics
In partial fulfillment of the course requirements in Digital Imaging
Submitted by:
Legista, Rica
Maglalang, John Rasheen Ryle
Ugadan, Sophia
Submitted to:
Prof. Alfredo Gabot
Legibility I. Definition
Legibility, which includes how individual information to the audience, legibility is
characters may be differentiated from one especially important. Here are examples of
another, specifies how a typeface's glyphs proper used of typography:
can be correctly identified as characters and
a. Choosing a typeface (font)
words. Legibility in the context of digital
that is suitable for the
imaging refers to the clarity and readability
situation and readership.
of visual information presented in a digital
format. Whether it's text, graphics, or In general, fonts with different letterforms
photographs, legibility is crucial for are easier to read. Although decorative or
effective communication and user script typefaces may be appropriate for
experience. design goals, serif fonts like Times New
Roman or sans-serif fonts like Arial are
Since legibility is a requirement for
frequently chosen.
readability, these characteristics also have an
impact on the readability of all types. b. Using an appropriate font
size
Tracy (1986) described legibility as the
quality of being decipherable and For body text, a font size of 10–12 points is
recognizable. frequently advised for printing, although due
to screen resolution, digital fonts may need
In which it states here that typographer must
bigger sizes.
choose the correct font and has the right
relevance in the context of given topic. c. Adequate spacing between
Every content has some specific target lines of text.
audience. For example, if you are doing a
comic or kid magazine you may select
“Comic Sans Ms” as your font, since it is Insufficient leading can lead to crowding,
easy to read, especially at smaller font sizes. making it difficult to distinguish one line
This can be beneficial for children who are from the next. On the other hand, excessive
still developing their reading skills. The font leading can make it hard to connect related
has a playful and childlike appearance, with lines of text.
its informal and whimsical design.
d. Balance contrast between the

text and its background.
II. Identifying proper and Dark text on a light background or vice
improper use of typography. versa is the most common and readable
combination. Low contrast can strain the
Humans only pay close attention to items
eyes, making reading difficult.
that are placed and moving coordinated with
the environment. Which means that when e. Consistency
things are not in proper manner, people tend
to appreciate it. For design, publishing, and Consistency in font choices, font sizes,
communication to successfully convey spacing, and formatting throughout a
document or design promotes legibility.
Inconsistencies can disrupt the reading
experience.
It highlights the legibility of typography

using the instances of proper use.
Meanwhile, poor typographic legibility can
make it difficult to read and understand
material, which can irritate readers and
obstruct efficient communication. Here are
examples of improper use of typography:
a. Overly decorative
fonts
It might be difficult to read fonts that are too
ornate or styled, especially in long blocks of
text.
b. Inconsistent
Typography
Without a clear hierarchy, using a variety of
typefaces, font sizes, and formatting types
can be confusing to readers and impair
legibility. Typographic irregularities can
obstruct the visual flow.
c. Ignoring Margins and
Spacing
Lack of sufficient margins and spacing
around text elements can make a design look
cluttered and make it harder to read. The
right amount of whitespace is crucial for
reading.
III. Making your text legible
By being legible, you make sure that

your audience can understand what
message you're trying deliver.

Pamantasan NG Lungsod NG Maynila

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Pamantasan NG Lungsod NG Maynila

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Pamantasan NG Lungsod NG Maynila

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

College of Humanities, Art, and Social Sciences

Fundamental Aspects of Typography:

In partial fulfillment of the course requirements in Digital Imaging

d. Balance contrast between the

It highlights the legibility of typography

III. Making your text legible

By being legible, you make sure that

You might also like