STUDY TASK 4 - legibility, readability and hierarchies

After dissecting a number of posters, magazines and newspapers, I wanted to delve a bit further into the idea of legibility, readability and hierarchies. What makes something easier to read, or appear more important?

Here, this slideshow demonstrates the rules of type, whilst discussing legibility and readability.

15 TYPE RULES (Intro to GD, Wk 11)

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This presentation has proved extremely useful in defining certain terms, as well as giving some important tips and tricks.