THE PARAGRAPH51 Invisible typography
SPEAK SOFTLY AND CARRY A BIG STICK. Teddy Roosevelt’s philosophy of governing can also be applied to type usage: sometimes the best way to emphasize the content visually is with “quiet” typography. At other times, the nature of the content calls for a low-key treatment. “Softness” can be accomplished in a variety of ways: choosing a typeface with a thin stroke width, or choosing to keep contrast to a minimum. Using a small point size is another method for “invisible” typography, but remember that legibility may be impaired if these techniques are not properly executed.
ProjectCover
Design Director, DesignerChris Dixon
ClientNew York
This is a brave design for a magazine cover, though not the first to use white-on-white ...
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