Typography Cheat Sheet [Infographic]

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Understanding type can be one of the most difficult elements of design. There’s a lot of terminology and lingo that type designers (and designers, in general) use when talking about lettering. Sometimes it can be tough to decipher it all.

If you find yourself wondering what the difference between a hook and a counter are or you still aren’t sure how a serif and a slab are different, we have you covered with this typography cheat sheet.

It describes all of the different aspects of lettering, from terminology to components to type styles and methods of typographic manipulation so you will have a better grasp on how to understand and use typography in your design projects.

Are you ready to get started? We’ve got a great infographic to help you better understand the elements of typography.

Typography Cheat Sheet [Infographic]

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Diana Valeanu

Young aspiring designer in love with everything design-related. You can follow me on Dribbble, Behance and Instagram.

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