From a3458f0c83a0ef4bb248dd98946d4598e8240c0f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nathan Williams Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:31:32 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update content.md --- .../a_checklist_for_choosing_type/content.md | 26 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) 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 67bd89786..feb77d9dd 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 @@ -3,22 +3,22 @@ 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 - a. Its personality will prompt the appropriate emotional response(s) from our audience - b. Its design fits the intended use + 1. Its personality will prompt the appropriate emotional response(s) from our audience + 2. 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 + 1. It has enough multi-language support + 2. It contains legible details + 3. It has at least the basic weights and styles + 4. Even better: It has alternate glyphs + 5. Even better: It has additional weights and styles (or grades) + 6. Even better: It has multiple widths + 7. 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 + 1. All of the design features checked above are actually included in the font files being used + 2. 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) + 1. If serving as a secondary typeface to a primary choice, there’s a suitable balance between distinction and harmony + 2. We have, or our client has, the appropriate font license(s) Let’s explore each item on that list in a little more depth.