Learning to Set Display Type

Discover how to harness the power of type. Learn how to set display type, combine typefaces, work with type in photos, and avoid common mistakes.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. What Is Display Type?

• Display vs. text
• Form vs. function
• Kinds of type in a family

2. How to Set Display Type

• Use it sparingly
• Tighten up
• Loosen up
• Combine typefaces
• Use display type with images
• Common mistakes
• Typographic voice

Conclusion

• Review and next steps