A Basic Guide to Understanding Each Part of a Letter Typography is present in almost everything we see: books, websites, apps, posters, packaging, brand identities, and social media. However, even though we’re constantly surrounded by letters, we rarely stop to observe how they’re constructed. Understanding the structure of a letter may seem like a topic reserved for specialized designers, but it’s actually useful knowledge for anyone who works with visual communication. Understanding why a typeface conveys certain feelings or how one typeface family differs from another starts with knowing its components. This article serves as an accessible introduction to typographic anatomy—a guide to learning how to identify the fundamental parts that make up letters and to developing a more conscious understanding of typographic design.
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Medellín, Colombia
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝘆
By Carlos Sifuentes Haro
3D, and Animation
2018 - 2019
