What do you mean? With this poster specifically?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 8:26pmI am, of course, pretty dim on this angle of presentation (I'm stronger on the content of the text), but aren't simpler, more straight-forward fonts the better choice?
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No, not that poster. More generally, I mean. I'm thinking more akin to the observation about special effects—if you notice, "Wow, what great special effects!" they haven't succeeded. So if you notice the font is unusual, it's not successful. Something more conventional, therefore, tends to be better. (There are exceptions to the rule—e.g., the Never Mind the Bollocks ransom note design—but they stand out as exceptions.)Kory wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 8:30pmWhat do you mean? With this poster specifically?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 8:26pmI am, of course, pretty dim on this angle of presentation (I'm stronger on the content of the text), but aren't simpler, more straight-forward fonts the better choice?
(I will completely roll and defer to you if you say I'm a total dolt here. As I've said before, I'm fascinated by this stuff in no small part because I'm kind of a dummy about it all.)
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Right, definitely so when you just want people to just be reading information. A less obtrusive the typeface is better. If you're trying to be bold with a headline or in an ad or something to catch the eye, then crazier faces can be in order as long as they serve the mood and aren't distracting.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 8:37pmNo, not that poster. More generally, I mean. I'm thinking more akin to the observation about special effects—if you notice, "Wow, what great special effects!" they haven't succeeded. So if you notice the font is unusual, it's not successful. Something more conventional, therefore, tends to be better. (There are exceptions to the rule—e.g., the Never Mind the Bollocks ransom note design—but they stand out as exceptions.)Kory wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 8:30pmWhat do you mean? With this poster specifically?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 8:26pmI am, of course, pretty dim on this angle of presentation (I'm stronger on the content of the text), but aren't simpler, more straight-forward fonts the better choice?
(I will completely roll and defer to you if you say I'm a total dolt here. As I've said before, I'm fascinated by this stuff in no small part because I'm kind of a dummy about it all.)
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Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 8:26pmI am, of course, pretty dim on this angle of presentation (I'm stronger on the content of the text), but aren't simpler, more straight-forward fonts the better choice?
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I'd like to buy whatever product it is that you're selling.JennyB wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 10:50amDr. Medulla wrote: ↑08 Jan 2018, 8:26pmI am, of course, pretty dim on this angle of presentation (I'm stronger on the content of the text), but aren't simpler, more straight-forward fonts the better choice?
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The only thing I know is that Heineken slanted to the ‘e’ in their name to make them look like they are smiling and as a result they sold millions more bottles of beer.
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This is why I like working for nonprofits.101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:02pmThe only thing I know is that Heineken slanted to the ‘e’ in their name to make them look like they are smiling and as a result they sold millions more bottles of beer.
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Go back to Russia, Trotsky!Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:16pmThis is why I like working for nonprofits.101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:02pmThe only thing I know is that Heineken slanted to the ‘e’ in their name to make them look like they are smiling and as a result they sold millions more bottles of beer.
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With gusto.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:23pmGo back to Russia, Trotsky!Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:16pmThis is why I like working for nonprofits.101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:02pmThe only thing I know is that Heineken slanted to the ‘e’ in their name to make them look like they are smiling and as a result they sold millions more bottles of beer.
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Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:40pmWith gustov.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:23pmGo back to Russia, Trotsky!Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:16pmThis is why I like working for nonprofits.101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:02pmThe only thing I know is that Heineken slanted to the ‘e’ in their name to make them look like they are smiling and as a result they sold millions more bottles of beer.
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I honestly cannot imagine not working for a NFP. I mean, I hate my job, but I'm sure it would be much, much worse in the corporate world. Also, I'm not actually qualified to do anything in the corporate world.Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:16pmThis is why I like working for nonprofits.101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:02pmThe only thing I know is that Heineken slanted to the ‘e’ in their name to make them look like they are smiling and as a result they sold millions more bottles of beer.
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The only thing I'm qualified for in the corporate world is losing my job after beating my boss up.JennyB wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 4:53pmI honestly cannot imagine not working for a NFP. I mean, I hate my job, but I'm sure it would be much, much worse in the corporate world. Also, I'm not actually qualified to do anything in the corporate world.Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:16pmThis is why I like working for nonprofits.101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:02pmThe only thing I know is that Heineken slanted to the ‘e’ in their name to make them look like they are smiling and as a result they sold millions more bottles of beer.
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Um...please elaborate.Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 5:25pmThe only thing I'm qualified for in the corporate world is losing my job after beating my boss up.JennyB wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 4:53pmI honestly cannot imagine not working for a NFP. I mean, I hate my job, but I'm sure it would be much, much worse in the corporate world. Also, I'm not actually qualified to do anything in the corporate world.Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:16pmThis is why I like working for nonprofits.101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:02pmThe only thing I know is that Heineken slanted to the ‘e’ in their name to make them look like they are smiling and as a result they sold millions more bottles of beer.
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I could just see it happening. I'm not a fan of the end result of my labor being more money for someone else.JennyB wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 5:46pmUm...please elaborate.Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 5:25pmThe only thing I'm qualified for in the corporate world is losing my job after beating my boss up.JennyB wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 4:53pmI honestly cannot imagine not working for a NFP. I mean, I hate my job, but I'm sure it would be much, much worse in the corporate world. Also, I'm not actually qualified to do anything in the corporate world.Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:16pmThis is why I like working for nonprofits.101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 2:02pmThe only thing I know is that Heineken slanted to the ‘e’ in their name to make them look like they are smiling and as a result they sold millions more bottles of beer.
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Gotcha - I misread as something that already happened.Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 5:47pmI could just see it happening. I'm not a fan of the end result of my labor being more money for someone else.JennyB wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 5:46pmUm...please elaborate.Kory wrote: ↑09 Jan 2018, 5:25pmThe only thing I'm qualified for in the corporate world is losing my job after beating my boss up.
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