Select typestyle.

Selection should include consideration of various issues to determine a style that is technically and aesthetically appropriate for the assignment.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How might a typestyle enhance or hinder the readability of a design piece in print? In electronic media?
• What style fonts are best suited for body text? Why?
• How does type selection affect the mood of a design?
• What should the differences in text weight be between a headline and body text? What should be the differences in point size?
• What are the differences between serif and sans-serif fonts and their design applications?
• How do letter size and spacing affect the visual impression of the text?