Mastering Typography for UI/UX Design: A Complete Guide

In her article, Lilia Mahmoudy delves into typography’s critical role in design, offering practical advice for selecting and applying typefaces effectively. She clarifies the distinction between typefaces and fonts, discusses the appropriate use of serif and sans-serif styles, and examines key typographic properties such as font weight, line height, tracking, kerning, and text width.

Mahmoudy also emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistency through typography scales and provides best practices for organizing text hierarchy, naming text styles, designing responsive typography, and achieving optimal contrast.