Quick 12 Typography Tips

Typography is one of the most powerful tools in design and also one of the most misunderstood.

Most designers think typography is about choosing fonts.
But in reality, it’s about how text behaves.

It’s how words sit on a page.
How they breathe.
How they guide the eye.
How they feel when someone reads them.

Good typography doesn’t scream for attention.
It quietly does its job.

When typography is done well,
designs feel clear, calm, and intentional.
When it’s done poorly,
even great visuals feel messy and hard to use.

The best part?
You don’t need advanced skills or fancy fonts to improve your typography.
Small adjustments — spacing, alignment, hierarchy, contrast can instantly level up your work.

That’s why today’s newsletter focuses on quick, practical typography tips.
No theory.
No overthinking.
Just simple changes you can apply immediately.

Whether you’re designing a website, app, poster, or brand identity,
strong typography will always make your work feel more professional.

Let’s go through a few easy typography fixes
that can make a big difference starting today.

Too tight feels cramped.
Too loose feels disconnected.

For body text, aim for 1.4–1.6× line height.
Your design will breathe instantly.

One or two fonts are enough for most designs.
More fonts = more confusion.

Strong hierarchy > fancy fonts.

Left-aligned text is the safest and most readable.
Avoid center alignment for long paragraphs.

Alignment brings order.
Order builds trust.

Make it obvious what to read first.

Headlines bigger.
Subheads smaller.
Body text comfortable.

If everything looks the same, nothing stands out.

Text should be easy to read, always.

Dark text on light background works best.
Low contrast looks “cool” but hurts usability.

If it’s hard to read, it’s bad typography.

White space is not empty space.
It helps your text feel premium and calm.

Long lines are tiring to read.
Short lines break rhythm.

Aim for 45–75 characters per line for body text.

Too tight = messy.
Too loose = awkward.

Increase tracking slightly for:

Leave body text mostly untouched.

Random font sizes feel unprofessional.

Create a simple scale for:
H1, H2, H3, body, caption.

Consistency = clarity.

Typography can look great on your laptop
and terrible on a phone.

Always check:

Good typography works everywhere.

Need emphasis?
Try bold before adding color.

Weight keeps things clean.
Color should be the last step.

ALL CAPS look loud and hard to read.

Use them only for:

Never for long text.

Good typography doesn’t scream.
It quietly guides.

Try applying just one of these tips today
and see how much your design improves.

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