Design Improvements for Frequently Misrecognized Letters

Sofie Beier, Kevin Larson

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    Abstract

    To enhance typeface legibility we studied how to improve
    the design of individual letters. Three diff erent fonts
    were created, each containing several variations of the
    most frequently misrecognized letters. These variations
    were tested both with distance and short exposure
    methodologies. Creating variations within a typeface
    avoided confounds that occur when letters from diff erent
    typefaces are compared against each other. The studies
    found that some variations were more legible than others
    despite the letters within a font having similar size, weight,
    and personality. The results showed that narrow letters
    benefi t from being widened, and that x-height characters
    benefi t from using more of the ascending and descending
    area. These fi ndings can be used to improve the design of
    future typefaces.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftInformation Design Journal
    Vol/bind18
    Udgave nummer2
    Sider (fra-til)118-137
    Antal sider20
    ISSN1876-486X
    StatusUdgivet - sep. 2010

    Kunstnerisk udviklingsvirksomhed (KUV)

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