February 16 – Review

  • Review Questions
  • Complete typography blog exercise. Make the site live. Test on large screen, iPads, and at least one phone. Identify issues (document those issues in a Google Doc) and then revise your design to address the issues.

Homework

  • Evaluate the typography your final Typography Blog design.
    • An evaluation requires that you identify and explain the criteria you are evaluating with.
    • An evaluation is not an argument for why you deserve a good grade. A good evaluation looks as the design critically and demonstrates a good understanding of best practices.
    • Remember to address the following: the tone established, legibility, readability, horizontal rhythm, vertical rhythm, chunking, hiearchy, punctuation, etc. Do not forget to consider how well the typography works on all screen sizes.
    • Be specific. Point to very specific elements of the design and specific design decisions that you made.
    • Show as well as tell by including screenshots of your website to illustrate what you are talking about.
    • 500 word evaluation
    • Submit as a PDF on Google Drive and Lisa French. Bring a printed copy to class