Typefaces
What was the project about? In Graphic Design, we've been working with typefaces, commonly known as fonts. In this project, we took part of our name and identified 10 different parts used in the typeface, like serifs. Serifs are the little "curly things" at the end of some letters. Typefaces are very important for conveying meaning that goes beyond the words, and things like the serifs make a big difference. What did you learn? We started by learning the basic 3 types of categories for typefaces: Formal, Casual, and Decorative. Formal is usually on invitations or professional projects, and are usually serif fonts. The letters flow together and become easier to read in large text blocks. The second type, Casual may be used on websites and other places. They are typically sans-serif, meaning they don't use serifs. Serif and non-serif typefaces usually go well together, if used correctly. The...