Effective vs Poor Font Choices: Design Guidelines for Readability and Impact #1689243 (License: Personal Use)

The image contrasts two sets of eight letter “H” samples: the top labeled “Effective Font Choices” features bold, high-contrast, geometric sans-serif fonts in strong color pairings (e.g., black on yellow, white on black, blue on white). The bottom row, “Poor Font Choices,” displays serif, script, ultra-thin, and distorted variants that reduce legibility, especially at small sizes or low resolution. Each sample is presented in a colored square to highlight how font style interacts with background and contrast.

This image is commonly used in UX/UI design guides, typography tutorials, branding resources, and accessibility training to illustrate best practices in font selection. It supports user intent to improve visual communication, ensure readability, and avoid common typographic pitfalls in digital and print media.