Tuesday, 29 November 2016

OUGD504 - Design for Screen - Website/Screen Typography

Typefaces used on a website can only be displayed if the computer has that typeface installed, otherwise the typeface will be changed to a default. This becomes problematic for typesetting, especially if a 

Now sites such as google type will download the type once the site is visited.
FontFace Kit - Installs any typeface to the website HOWEVER the typeface becomes available for anyone and everyone - Breaking the license fee

The license fee for type on screen is much higher than for print - Online there is much more exposure

Royalty Free typeface - Free for print however on screen it might not be - Check small print

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