In this video, you will learn how to avoid bad habit number 4, which is the misuse of fonts. Discover how to choose a font that is suitable to your target learners, and how to keep a consistent look for your text when moving from slide to slide.
- [Instructor] Well bad habit number four…is the misuse of fonts.…You have to keep in mind who your audience is.…So your learners may be younger children.…Fonts that apply to younger children can be used to make…your learning look fun…and if your audience is more professional…you'll want to consider using more professional fonts.…You'll also want to make sure you're being consistent…and not distracting by using too many different fonts.…Check out this slide in our bad habits project here.…
As you can see I'm on slide five down here at the bottom.…We have a different font that appears in our logo,…from the title, from the address,…and the rest of the information down below.…It's not very easy to look at.…And here we've used a fancy font that…really should not be used…in this type of e-learning project.…So we'll start with the title.…And for consistency we can just simply go back to…another slide, click inside the title…to see what we're using, in this case Calibri 28.…
Well we're go down to our last slide…and change it so it's consistent and professional.…
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11/15/2016- Understanding visual design principles
- Optimizing readability with typography
- Laying out your designs
- Choosing color
- Using graphics to tell a story
- Adding visual notes
- Avoiding design mistakes
- Embracing good design habits
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 11s
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1. Understanding Visual Design Principles
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How color works6m 50s
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Use contrast4m 36s
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The advantages to repetition11m 15s
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2. Typography
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Use standard fonts4m 9s
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Ensure optimal readability8m 13s
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Keep text layout consistent3m 52s
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3. Layout
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Use white space effectively3m 51s
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Create a focal point6m 12s
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4. Color
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Use or create a color scheme5m 42s
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5. Important Visual Tools
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Use graphics to tell a story3m 55s
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Add visual notes for variety6m 48s
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6. Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid
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Keep clutter under control4m 31s
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Don't misuse fonts2m 15s
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Don't neglect unity2m 10s
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7. Top 5 Design Habits to Use
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Choose images wisely3m 18s
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Practice quiet design1m 53s
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Conclusion
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Next steps54s
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