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All About BIG and BOLD Typography: Tips and Inspiration Posted: 20 Feb 2011 02:00 AM PST There are many ways to attract viewers’ attention when it comes to web design.Flash techniques, awesome photography & catchy color schemes are just some of the many methods used to create visual interest. There is something even simpler that can create a big impact…kick-ass Typography. Specifically, I’m talking about big and bold typography. When used correctly it can stand alone in a layout and still attract a lot of attention.
In this article I will be sharing:
How to Make Typography Stand Out1. Choose Your FontsThis is crucial, because you need to match your font to your message and layout. Mismatched fonts can lead to a misleading and confusing message to the viewer if you just carelessly pick any font. 2. Creative Color SchemesIt used to be a big deal if you used mismatched colors. In this new generation, stepping out of the box may be the best thing you’ll ever do. So keep it unique when choosing color schemes for your typography. You may also want to consider the background of your layout. So just put in the right blend on your design. 3. Don’t Over-do itJust put in the right amount of effects, colors and patterns.Over done Typography may just ruin the concept of your design. If you go for very characterized fonts, you may want to take it easy on using patterns and/or effects. 4. Put in EmphasisYou may want to make certain words pop out and get noticed. This way you convey a message that would really make the whole design memorable. Balance the font size and position in a way that it is not distracting from your “big word”. You can also use quotation marks, apostrophes or other punctuation marks like (“,! or ?) to place emphasis on words. 5. HarmonyMake every element in your typographic design harmonious. Check if it goes well & looks good with all the other objects on your layout. Sometimes, you may end up having the typography will be more distracting than pleasing. Fonts for Good Typography1. Diavlo2. Nevis3. Fertigo Pro4. Alte Haas Grotesk5. Honey Script6. Romeral7. COM4t8. Diogene Bold9. Bleeding Cowboys10. RieslingBold Typography Design Tutorials1. Photoshop Tutorials: Colorful Light Burst Text2. The Sugar Bag Effect – Photoshop Typography Tutorial3. Smashing Your Creative Block – Photoshop Tutorial4. Create a Steampunk Typography – Part I & Part 25.Smoke Type in Photoshop in 10 Steps6.Trendy Grunge Type – Photoshop Tutorial7. Create a Cool Wet Ink Typography Effect in Photoshop8. Horror Style Typography Effect with Dirt and Splatter Texture in Photoshop9. Super Easy Neon Style in Photoshop – Screencast 10.Tutorial: Photorealistic PerspectiveInspirational Typography1. Getfinch2. N. Design Studio3. Mohanbalaji4. Four245. Ryan Keiser6. Carsonified7. Wearecupcake8. Kyle Steed9. Fajne Chlopaki10. Cool11. We Shoot Bottles12. 1md.de13. Hull Digital14. Benlind15. YISY16.Tiptopland17. Crowley Webb18. Stackoverflow Carsonified |
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