Typography

The foundation of just about every kind of graphic communication will be found in the text. Mastering the use of placing, sizing, coloring fonts and knowing which to choose for what project makes the difference in clear communication.

Remember this:

Poor technique will kill even your best concept.
Here's a quick primer on youtube. Intro to Typography

And another. [|Number two]

Here is the link to learn more about the classifications of fonts from Adobe. The links under the examples go to the store so you don't need to click on those. [|Classifications of fonts]

Eight good solid rules about typography [|The basics]

Here a a few examples to get you started thinking about combining different fonts. [|Combining fonts]

Here are some on-line interactive games you can play. [|Try your hand and eye at kerning]

[|Try identifying names of fonts]