One style of type: One newspaper's story

Article Abstract:

Richard Curtis, managing editor, graphics and photography for USA TODAY, initiated the switch to the exclusive use of one typeface, which simplifies and speeds up decision-making allowing the editors to concentrate on what truly is important to readers. Curtis sees the use of one type family, as a method for simplifying typographic messages.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

That ol' gang from the composing room

Article Abstract:

Typography decisions, once made by typesetters, should be made by designers. Spanish and German newspapers hire good designers who adapt their publications' design to create a competitive edge.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

Narrow or wide: font extremes

Article Abstract:

Some type fonts are more fashionable than useful. One such group uses condensed, narrow letter design, while the other has larger, wide letter design; neither is easy to read nor beautiful.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code: