Hail the serifSwiss typography has a few things to answer for, one of them is that since the 1960s serif type has been regarded as the dusty and poor…Dec 30, 20211Dec 30, 20211
A tribute to my design teachersA few weeks ago graphic designer, typographer and educator Wolfgang Weingart passed away. I think we can all agree that he left a lasting…Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021
Published inThe Readability GroupIt’s all squiggles to meThe letterforms we use daily to write our thoughts are so deeply embedded we only have scant awareness of the existence of different…Jun 8, 2021Jun 8, 2021
I just want to cook my foodI have always been a fan of gas hobs because once the pan is hot, temperature regulation is instant and easily controllable. I also like…May 12, 20212May 12, 20212
Published inThe Readability GroupThe visual system — a brief guide to anatomy and physiology in the context of typographyMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021
Dropping the vowelsMuch has been said recently about the rebrand of Standard Life Aberdeen to ‘abrdn’, and much of it not very flattering. The comments mostly…Apr 27, 20212Apr 27, 20212
Published inThe Readability GroupTypographic accessibility in more detailThe three pillars of accessibility - emotional, functional and technical - can be applied to any output whether that is a product or a…Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021
Published inThe Readability GroupAbout Legibility and ReadabilityFunctional accessibility in typography includes legibility and readability among other things, and often the two terms are applied…Mar 15, 20211Mar 15, 20211
Published inThe Readability GroupThe three components of accessibilityAccessibility means different things to different people but accessibility is not just a single thing. We can broadly divide it into three…Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021
Published inATypI notesA new website for ATypI“For our members, by our members” is the driver of the changes that the board of ATypI has started to set in motion. We are working to…Nov 5, 2018Nov 5, 2018