Type for the retarded

alternateorg on June 21, 2001

Okay, so you want to design. You don’t want to go to design school. Do the entire world a favor, and read this article on type and kerning. Just do it. Read it, digest it, and use it. I would also recommend picking up a copy of Stop Stealing Sheep and Find Out How Type Works by Erik Spiekermann (btw thanks for that, SU). Kerning link via xBlog.

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6 Replies to “Type for the retarded”

  1. slomo June 21, 2001 at 1:54 pm

    Yes, Speakermann. That book is one of my more dog-eared, travel-worn volumes in a rather vast library I own. Can’t recommend it enough.

  2. SU June 21, 2001 at 2:32 pm

    Forgot I gave that to you, Kev! Great book. Definitely worth the read.

  3. steve June 22, 2001 at 1:00 pm

    Good article. Sounds like I need to order Speakermann’s book.

  4. slomo June 21, 2001 at 1:54 pm

    Yes, Speakermann. That book is one of my more dog-eared, travel-worn volumes in a rather vast library I own. Can’t recommend it enough.

  5. SU June 21, 2001 at 2:32 pm

    Forgot I gave that to you, Kev! Great book. Definitely worth the read.

  6. steve June 22, 2001 at 1:00 pm

    Good article. Sounds like I need to order Speakermann’s book.

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