From the course: Introduction to Graphic Design: Concepts
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Basic type classifications
From the course: Introduction to Graphic Design: Concepts
Basic type classifications
- [Instructor] There is an international standard of type classification which is based on an initial definition by Maximilien Vox back in 1954. But as it requires a lot of historical context and more what we're going to do is use some simpler, basic type classifications so you have an idea of the different kinds of typefaces that exist. We'll begin with Serif typefaces, which have the small extensions at the end of some of their strokes. Known as Serifs, these are good typefaces to use in body text for print, as the Serifs help to guide the eye. Sans Serif letterforms do not have any extensions. And this will probably make sense when you learn that Sans Serif actually means without Serif. Sans Serif typefaces are particularly good for screens which is why you'll see them used on lots of websites and in apps. Slab Serifs are heavier, bolder Serifs, which make for great headlines and poster text, which is, I believe…
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