“Font psychology is the study of how different fonts impact thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.” - Deanna deBara, The definition of font psychology and how to use it Getting down to the science of understanding that different typefaces give off a different emotional responses is what font psychology is about. According to the article, What Different Types of Fonts Mean And How To Use Them:<ul><li>sans serif fonts - modern and clean personality</li><li>serif fonts - more traditional and sophisticated</li><li>script fonts are elegant and classic</li><li>slab serif are bold and contemporary.</li></ul>

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<img alt="Molly Douglas" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/500/0*fiDp11tY2mpTFF_" width="28" height="28">Typefaces have more of an impact on your designs than one might think. There is actually a science behind picking the right typeface for your brand and design.<figure><img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/500/1*PeB5hNQ798mrLCrYtluxNA" width="680" height="425"></figure>In an article by Deanna deBara, The definition of font psychology and how to use it, “font psychology is the study of how different fonts impact thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.” There is a different feeling your audience will receive if you use Comic Sans versus Montserrat.Getting down to the science of understanding that different typefaces give off a different emotional responses is what font psychology is about. If you’re looking to create a brand or design, you need to make sure you research your typefaces.According to the article, What Different Types of Fonts Mean And How To Use Them, sans serif fonts create a modern and clean personality, serif fonts are more traditional and sophisticated, script fonts are elegant and classic, and slab serif are bold and contemporary.<figure><img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/500/1*EC-GskqDRPpLzdcrYup_fQ.png" width="680" height="981"></figure>Source: Crazy Egg (<a href="https://www.crazyegg.com/blog/psychology-of-fonts-infographic/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" dir="ltr">https://www.crazyegg.com/blog/psychology-of-fonts-infographic/</a>)By understanding and keeping these things in mind, picking the right typefaces will help your brand and designs improve. Think about your favorite brands, your current products you use and how the typefaces make you feel. Is it the nice script font that helps you feel relaxed and elegant?Typefaces have more of an effect on consumers than you’d think but once you get the science of font psychology down it’ll be worth it. So go out there and find your type. #KentInfoGr #WordsByMDCheck out this video on more about font psychology!References:<OL><LI>deBara, D. (2019, July 24). The definition of font psychology and how to use it. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.canva.com/learn/font-psychology/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" dir="ltr">https://www.canva.com/learn/font-psychology/</a></LI><LI>The Psychology of Fonts. Techquickie. Jul. 8, 2016. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrlHTJdJ9OM" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" dir="ltr">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrlHTJdJ9OM</a></LI><LI>What Different Types Of Fonts Mean And How To Use Them. (n.d.). Retrieved from <a href="https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/font-psychology-emotions/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" dir="ltr">https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/font-psychology-emotions/</a></LI></OL>

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Typefaces have more of an impact on your designs than one might think. There is actually a science behind picking the right typeface for your brand and design.

In an article by Deanna deBara, The definition of font psychology and how to use it , “font psychology is the study of how different fonts impact thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.” There is a different feeling your audience will receive if you use Comic Sans versus Montserrat.

Getting down to the science of understanding that different typefaces give off a different emotional responses is what font psychology is about. If you’re looking to create a brand or design, you need to make sure you research your typefaces.

According to the article, What Different Types of Fonts Mean And How To Use Them , sans serif fonts create a modern and clean personality, serif fonts are more traditional and sophisticated, script fonts are elegant and classic, and slab serif are bold and contemporary.

Source: Crazy Egg (<a href="https://www.crazyegg.com/blog/psychology-of-fonts-infographic/">https://www.crazyegg.com/blog/psychology-of-fonts-infographic/ </a>)

By understanding and keeping these things in mind, picking the right typefaces will help your brand and designs improve. Think about your favorite brands, your current products you use and how the typefaces make you feel. Is it the nice script font that helps you feel relaxed and elegant?

Typefaces have more of an effect on consumers than you’d think but once you get the science of font psychology down it’ll be worth it. So go out there and find your type. #KentInfoGr #WordsByMD

Check out this video on more about font psychology!

<ol><li>deBara, D. (2019, July 24). The definition of font psychology and how to use it. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.canva.com/learn/font-psychology/">https://www.canva.com/learn/font-psychology/ </a> </li><li>The Psychology of Fonts. Techquickie . Jul. 8, 2016. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrlHTJdJ9OM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrlHTJdJ9OM </a> </li><li>What Different Types Of Fonts Mean And How To Use Them. (n.d.). Retrieved from <a href="https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/font-psychology-emotions/">https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/font-psychology-emotions/ </a> </li> </ol>

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