Fonts are the descriptors that parameterize character sets.
The judicious use of fonts facilitates readability.
Foreground/background relationshipos develop layering
We need to begin to learn to
design text now, in old-school static situations, so that later, we
can apply this vocabulary to procedural, dynamic design scenarios.
reading:
R. Carter, B. Day,. and P. Meggs,
Typographic Design: Form and Communication,
p 31 - 102
electronic reserve
Type faces are known as fonts. Fonts come in families, with different
sizes, weights, styles, and (sometimes) widths. Type faces are a key to
visual communication. We can create either confusion, or judicious
balances ands tensions, by mixing faces. Spacing and angles
also play an important role. .
This is hypertext poetry by Stephanie Stickland.
Strickland presents a brilliant synthesis of words, images, and visual
design. She uses type and images clearly.
She integrates media and concept to make a statement about the nature
of interactivity and our experiences with technology.
This work demonstrates the importance of concept in the development of
hypermedia.
