Typography in Digital Interfaces | Thomas Girard, Assistant Professor of Design

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Episode 62 Show Notes:

Typography can help make interfaces more user-friendly, informative, and visually appealing when used effectively. However, knowing which ones to use can be tricky with many different fonts available. In this episode, Thomas Girard provides tips on using type properly for digital interfaces.

Some of the topics we discuss include:

-Typography best practices

-How to pair typefaces

-How to check for accessibility and inclusivity

-How to stand out and make your font choices memorable

-The importance of phonetic type

-Best fonts to use on your first UI project

This episode is excellent for those looking to learn more about typography and improve their skillset. So take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.

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