CDA Typography & Layout Flashcards
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What does 'x-height' refer to in typography?
Answer: The height of lowercase letters, typically measured by the letter 'x'
X-height is the height of a typeface's lowercase letters (excluding ascenders/descenders), directly affecting perceived readability.
Which layout technique uses negative space intentionally to give a design room to breathe and improve focus?
Answer: White space
White space (or negative space) is the empty area around design elements that improves readability and directs attention.
What is a 'ligature' in typography?
Answer: A glyph combining two or more characters into a single form
A ligature is a single glyph that joins two or more letters (such as 'fi' or 'fl') to improve aesthetics and avoid awkward spacing.
In responsive typography, which CSS unit scales text relative to the viewport width?
Answer: vw
The vw (viewport width) unit sizes text as a percentage of the viewport width, enabling fluid type scaling across screen sizes.
What design principle recommends placing important elements at approximately one-third intervals of the layout space?
Answer: Rule of thirds
The rule of thirds divides a layout into a 3×3 grid, with key focal points placed at the intersecting lines for dynamic composition.
Which type classification features strokes of uniform width and a geometric construction, exemplified by fonts like Futura?
Answer: Geometric Sans-Serif
Geometric sans-serif typefaces are built on simple geometric shapes (circles, squares) with consistent stroke widths and minimal contrast.