diff --git a/knowledge/modules/choosing_type/lessons/a_checklist_for_choosing_type/content.md b/knowledge/modules/choosing_type/lessons/a_checklist_for_choosing_type/content.md index 9377f29a8..67bd89786 100644 --- a/knowledge/modules/choosing_type/lessons/a_checklist_for_choosing_type/content.md +++ b/knowledge/modules/choosing_type/lessons/a_checklist_for_choosing_type/content.md @@ -2,23 +2,23 @@ Every article in [our “Choosing type” section](/module/choosing_type) aims t We’ll start off with the checklist itself—which is also [available on GitHub](https://github.com/elliotjaystocks/choosing-type-checklist/blob/main/checklist.md)—and then spend some time diving into each part of it. -- 1. The typeface suits the purpose of the project --- 1a. Its personality will prompt the appropriate emotional response(s) from our audience --- 1b. Its design fits the intended use -- 2. The typeface’s design is comprehensive --- 2a. It has enough multi-language support --- 2b. It contains legible details --- 2c. It has at least the basic weights and styles --- 2d. Even better: It has alternate glyphs --- 2e. Even better: It has additional weights and styles (or grades) --- 2f. Even better: It has multiple widths --- 2g. Even better: It has different optical sizes -- 3. The font files are reliable --- 3a. All of the design features checked above are actually included in the font files being used --- 3b. The fonts are properly spaced -- 4. The fonts are usable in the situation(s) required --- 4a. If serving as a secondary typeface to a primary choice, there’s a suitable balance between distinction and harmony --- 4b. We have, or our client has, the appropriate font license(s) +1. The typeface suits the purpose of the project + a. Its personality will prompt the appropriate emotional response(s) from our audience + b. Its design fits the intended use +2. The typeface’s design is comprehensive + a. It has enough multi-language support + b. It contains legible details + c. It has at least the basic weights and styles + d. Even better: It has alternate glyphs + e. Even better: It has additional weights and styles (or grades) + f. Even better: It has multiple widths + g. Even better: It has different optical sizes +3. The font files are reliable + a. All of the design features checked above are actually included in the font files being used + b. The fonts are properly spaced +4. The fonts are usable in the situation(s) required + a. If serving as a secondary typeface to a primary choice, there’s a suitable balance between distinction and harmony + b. We have, or our client has, the appropriate font license(s) Let’s explore each item on that list in a little more depth.