Kerning - An Introduction for Designers

What is kerning primarily concerned with?

• Adjusting the line height

• Adjusting the space between words

• Adjusting the space between individual letters

• Adjusting the font size

Which of the following is NOT a situation where manual kerning is typically needed?

• Logos

• Billboards

• Small paragraph text

• Free fonts

What is the main difference between kerning and tracking?

• Kerning adjusts space between words, tracking adjusts space between letters

• Kerning adjusts space between individual letters, tracking adjusts space between all letters equally

• Kerning adjusts font size, tracking adjusts line height

• Kerning adjusts line height, tracking adjusts font size

According to the text, what is a common issue with free fonts?

• They are too expensive

• They have poor kerning

• They are too complex to use

• They are not available online

What is a recommended practice for improving kerning skills?

• Ignore feedback from others

• Practice with Kern Type game

• Avoid using tutorials

• Only use professional fonts

What is a common kerning issue with capital letters followed by lowercase letters?

• They need more adjustment

• They should be avoided

• They are always perfectly kerned

• They need less adjustment

What is the role of OpenType in typography?

• It allows for custom font adjustments

• It is a font size

• It is a type of paper

• It is a color scheme

What is the effect of tightly kerned letters in a design?

• They make the design look airy

• They make the design look bold and impactful

• They make the design look casual

• They make the design look unprofessional

What is a benefit of printing out your work when adjusting kerning?

• It makes the text look better

• It is unnecessary

• It helps spot kerning issues at different sizes

• It saves time

What is a key takeaway about kerning from the text?

• Kerning is a strict science

• Kerning is a subjective art form

• Kerning is not important in design

• Kerning is only for professional designers