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We'll start by defining typography and looking at examples of type in real life.
Further Reading
- What Is Typography? - Matthew Butterick
- Why Does Typography Matter? - Matthew Butterick
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Understanding the Difference Between Type and Lettering - Joseph Alessio
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Hey, I'm Hope Armstrong, a teacher and
product designer here at Treehouse.
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Every day, you see typography in action.
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It's on the menu of that
restaurant you love eating at,
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it's on road signs you drive by,
and it's definitely all over that
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favorite site of yours, which is,
let's be honest, Treehouse, of course.
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All that to say typography is everywhere,
whether people realize it or not.
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Something so
ubiquitous is often taken for granted.
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But it's really powerful, as designs
are often mostly comprised of type.
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