20 Typography Rules Every Designer Should Know

Good typography is the difference between amateur and professional design. It arouses the user’s interest and ensures that your message gets read.

Typography is an art, and though they say art has no rules, there are certain principles you should follow when it comes to typography. Nothing says “amateur” like stretched fonts, lack of kerning, illegible text, and using too many typefaces.

Creative Market has come up with an excellent infographic that lists 20 principles that experts believe are essential to good typography. Wether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, it’s always good to go through the basics and get them right.

More info: Creative Market (h/t: digitalsynopsis)

If you want more awesome content, subscribe to Design You Trust Facebook page.

More Inspiring Stories

Russian Artist Artem Biziaev Published a LEGO Set Concept Based on Slavic Fairy Tales

This Graphic Designer Uses Her Design Skills To Make Awesome Cookies

These Animal Constellation Cookies Are Out Of This World

The 20 Brands With The Most Loyal Customers

An Artist Creates Jewelry Inspired by Pokemon

Fascinating Photos of 1955 Ghia Streamline X "Gilda", The Jet Age Masterpiece

4 Sisters Take A Picture Together Every Year - Watch How Time Has Changed Them 40 Years Later

Not Only People Respect Social Distancing Rules – Animals Are Also Following The Recommendation Of WHO In Order To Stop Spreading The Coronavirus Pandemic

1950s Airstream Trailer Restored as Modern Mobile Home with Cozy Wood Interior

"Panzerbike": German Mechanics Create World’s Largest Motorcycle

This Is How Men Should Look… According To Fashion Designers

The Innovative Minimalist Earrings By The Designer Otis Jaxon

The Superb Typographic Design Works by Mario De Meyer

A Chair With An Integrated Running Wheel Was Invented For Cat Lovers

This Napmobile Was Designed to Sell Mattresses

This Artist Merges Animals and Plants into Breathtaking Porcelain Sculptures

You Can Now Buy Ghana Dancing Pallbearers Figurines

Designer Duncan Shotton Creates A Miniature Swimming Pool Drinking Glass

Pixiride - a New Way to Inspire

Monday Commuters Delighted by London Bridge's Transformation into Rainbow Brick Road

Honest Advice On Relationships And Life In General By This Balloon Artist

Britain's Biggest Bronze Statue Crosses Land And Sea To Reach New Home

This Artist Creates Mesmerizing Mugs With Tiny Animals 'Living' In Them, And Her Instagram Followers Love It

Capturing The Visceral Moment: Fantastic Detailed & Monumental Sculptures By Seward Johnson

These Protective Wearables Feature Tiny Cat Ears For Added Playfulness

Skilled Ceramicist Katharine Morling Lifts Her Paper Drawings From The Page

Guy Built A Fender Stratocaster-Styled Electric Guitar Out Of 1,200 Colored Pencils

52-Year-Old Filipino Driver Uses Aluminum Wires To Create Amazing Works Of Art

Glass And Concrete Sculptures By Self-Taught Artist Ben Young

This Tube-Like Netted Structure Lets You Climb Through The Trees