February 26: Typographic Rhythm

Class Topics

  • Horizontal Rhythm: tracking, kerning, indentation (p+p selector), hanging punctuation)
  • Vertical Rhythm: Baseline grid
  • Checking browser support with caniuse.com
  • Check baseline grid with Chrome Add-on: Baseliner
  • Introduce Exercise 4

Homework

  • Work on sketches and wireframes for Exercise 4
  • Implement horizontal rhythm and baseline grid for mobile in Exercise 4.
  • Read chapters 7 and 8 in Better Web Type