Design Blog - week 2

 

Hey y’all, welcome back to another weekly design blog! This week I’ve been diving deeper into something that’s easy to overlook, but makes such a huge impact in design, typography. I’ve always known fonts matter, but after watching a really helpful breakdown on the psychology behind typefaces, I started seeing how much more is really at play. It’s not just about picking something that “looks nice.” It’s about how a font can change the way someone feels about the message in front of them. And what better time to learn than now since we recently picked up on this topic.

    One thing that stuck with me is how typography builds trust. Serif fonts, for example, have this timeless and reliable vibe. They make you feel like what you’re reading is established and credible. On the other hand, sans-serifs are clean, modern, and approachable they almost invite you to stay and pay attention without overwhelming you. Picking between the two isn’t just a style choice, it’s about what emotional tone you want the viewer to walk away with.     

    Another point that hit home is how fonts set the mood of the message. A playful handwritten style can make something feel lighthearted and human, while bold, heavy type creates urgency and intensity. The choice itself is basically storytelling before the words even start. It made me realize that every font I pick is quietly directing how someone interprets the rest of the design. 

    And finally, I learned that typography plays a big role in attention and memory. The right type can literally guide the eye where it needs to go, whether that’s a headline, a call to attention, or even just a small caption. Good typography isn’t just decoration it’s navigation, making sure nothing important gets lost.

But if I were to takeaway something from this it would possibly be that fonts aren’t an afterthought whatsoever, they’re one of the most powerful tools I have as a designer. From trust, to mood, to attention, typography shapes the whole experience. And for me as a growing designer, I want to make sure that not only my designs have the most emotions possible to make sure that my design clicked in a way that feels important. Looking back at my portfolio work, I can already see spots where a stronger font choice could’ve carried more weight, or made the whole piece feel more intentional. Going forward, I want to use what I’ve learned here to elevate my projects making sure each typeface choice connects back to the story I’m trying to tell. It feels like another step toward not just making designs that look good, but ones that stick with people.

     And if you want to learn more about this topic, check out this video: Check it out!


 

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