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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"typeface"”.
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Typeface effects in written language: functions of typeface change for signalling meaning within text
Typeface change is one of the resources of written language which, in combination with other paralinguistic signs available to that system (use of space, punctuation, syntax manipulation are examples), can facilitate the author's intended interpretation. The thirteen studies undertaken for this …
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Contemporary processes of text typeface design
Text typeface design can often be a lengthy and solitary endeavour on the part of the designer. An endeavour for which, there is little in terms of guidance to draw upon regarding the design processes involved. This is not only a contemporary problem but also an historical one. Examination of …
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The Generation of Forms and Thai Typeface Design
Changes in culture, design, fashion and lifestyle are very common for a developing country such as Thailand. Losing the identity and significant quality of Thai culture is the biggest concern in this rapid movement in Thai society. The biggest challenge is to preserve the existing culture within …
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A software automation framework for image-typeface matching in graphic design
This research proposes the framework for an automation tool that facilitates the graphic design process of image-font pairing or matching. Considering traditional graphic design principles, a multi-step software algorithm was developed to emulate the process of determining proportions and visual …
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typefaces beyond words: a framework for the multimodal analysis of typeface design as typographetic resource
… potential of typography in general and typefaces in particular, along with a detrimental lack of a framework to guide semiotic questioning. Building on previous hermeneutic speculation by Gérard Blanchard (1982), this study brings the interpretation of letter shapes down to the …
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Formatting variables and typeface variations of dot-matrix print and their effect on reading comprehension and reading speed
… of this study was to determine whether three typeface variations of dot matrix print [single density, dual density, and photocopied dot matrix type] and two formatting variations [fully justified and left justified] had any effect on the reading rates or reading comprehension of college …
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A structured demographic evaluation approach for interactive technologies based on the identification of high impact usability factors
… this experiment demonstrated that the sans-serif typeface was the most preferred font type whereas serif was found to be the most appealing font personality, which led to a second experiment. In the second experiment n= 383 university students participated, and the results demonstrate that users …
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Directional, identification, and orientation signage in eight southern New Jersey public libraries
… study rated well in the areas of signage design (typeface, spacing of letters, contrast, use of symbols, and color combinations), sign size, sequence and self-service, lighting, readability, effective and positive text, flexibility, and non-glare. Most libraries had at least one directory and …
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Student preferences in screen design factors for Internet delivered college courses.
… be used on those Web pages, background color and typeface used for text. In addition, it contains an analysis of whether or not there is an interaction between the two factors. Use of the results of this study should prove beneficial to both educators and educational researchers in their future …
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Computer-aided type face design
… abstractions that can be used to represent a typeface in a computer are discussed with respect to the manner of working that they force upon the designer. In the light of this discussion some proposals are made for a new system for computer-aided type face design. This system must be highly …
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Redesigning Arabic Learning Books, An exploration of the role of graphic communication and typography as visual pedagogic tools in Arabic-Latin bilingual design
What are ‘educational typefaces’ and why are they needed today? Do Arabic beginners need special typefaces that can simplify learning further? If so, what features should they have? Research findings on the complexity of learning Arabic confirm that the majority of language textbooks and pedagogic …
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Typographic emphasis of headings: Methods of typographic emphasis to assist with search of unfamiliar and familiar text
… with either an increase in size or a sans serif typeface to create a heading, readers are able to more quickly and accurately find information within a document, whether that text is unfamiliar or familiar.
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Disfluency disrupts the confirmation bias: when changing the font changes your mind
Research on the confirmation bias (Nickerson, 1998) demonstrates that people selectively seek evidence that confirms their prior beliefs and expectations. This selective search for information allows people to analyze new information in an efficient, but shallow way. The present research discusses …