Typography is more than choosing a pretty font — it’s a core part of how your design communicates. Good typography improves readability, guides user attention, and enhances the overall aesthetic. However, even skilled designers often fall into common traps. Here’s what to avoid:
1. Using Too Many Fonts
Combining three or more fonts in a single design often leads to visual chaos. Stick to a maximum of two font families — one for headings, one for body text — and vary their weights or styles for contrast.
2. Poor Contrast
Light gray text on a white background? Dark blue on black? Bad contrast makes your content hard to read, especially on mobile. Always test text legibility in both bright and low-light conditions.
3. Inconsistent Line Spacing (Leading)
Tight lines make text feel cramped, while too much spacing breaks flow. A good rule of thumb is to set line-height between 130%–150% of the font size for body text.
4. Ignoring Visual Hierarchy
Headlines, subheadings, and body copy should have clear visual distinctions. Use size, weight, and spacing to guide the viewer through your content in order of importance.
5. Overusing All Caps
ALL CAPS CAN BE OVERWHELMING. While it’s okay for short labels or buttons, using all caps for body text destroys readability and feels aggressive.
6. Not Aligning Text Properly
Center-aligned paragraphs work well for posters or quotes, but not for large blocks of text. Left-aligned text is usually best for readability in digital and editorial design.
Great typography is invisible — it doesn’t draw attention to itself but makes the message feel effortless to absorb.