Fonts are the descriptors that parameterize character sets. The judicious use of fonts facilitates readability. Foreground/background relationshipos develop layering We need to begin to learn to design text now, in old-school static situations, so that later, we can apply this vocabulary to procedural, dynamic design scenarios.

reading: R. Carter, B. Day,. and P. Meggs,
Typographic Design: Form and Communication,
p 31 - 102 electronic reserve

Type faces are known as fonts. Fonts come in families, with different sizes, weights, styles, and (sometimes) widths. Type faces are a key to visual communication. We can create either confusion, or judicious balances ands tensions, by mixing faces. Spacing and angles also play an important role. .

example: The Ballad of Sand and Harry Soot

This is hypertext poetry by Stephanie Stickland. Strickland presents a brilliant synthesis of words, images, and visual design. She uses type and images clearly. She integrates media and concept to make a statement about the nature of interactivity and our experiences with technology. This work demonstrates the importance of concept in the development of hypermedia.