Typography - Getting The Hang Of Typography

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sparingly to headlines, a display font can add a well-needed dash of flavor
to a design, but it can quickly wear out its welcome if used too widely.


Sophisticated Use of Accents


Time for another clothing analogy – take a look at the following
photography.


(Photo credit: Betsssssy. Used under Creative Commons licence.)


Betsey՚s outfit works because the pink belt acts as an accent and is offset
by the down-to-earthiness of blue jeans. But if we get carried away and
slather Betsey entirely in pink, she might wind up looking something like
being dressed for a carnival parade.

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