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5 Typography Principles for New Designers

Things I wish someone told me when I started learning design

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When we start learning design, we tend to focus on color, shape, and layout. But typography is what defines the feeling of a design more than anything else.

1. Use fewer typefaces

Most designs only need 1-2 typefaces.

2. Use a clear scale

Size contrast must be obvious, not similar.