Colour is important too. Apart from the more obvious combinations to
avoid (e.g. those affecting colour-blindness) does anyone know any
up-to-date information on good colour combinations for 'hand-held'
literature?
As for fonts, may I add Helvetica and Gill Sans to the list. Verdana
also which works well on paper and on screen.
Tehmina.
On 30/07/07, Kim Biddulph <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I agree with the sans serif advice. Teachers I consulted for a previous
> project suggested Comic Sans MS was the easiest to read.
>
> Kim
>
> Kim Biddulph
> Resources Writer
> National Museums Online Learning Project
> 0208 7942 2447
> >>> Paul & Julie <[log in to unmask]> 07/30/07 2:53 PM >>>
> For use in schools we go for 14pt text. Another "point" to bear in mind
> is
> legibility for sight impaired users. Use a sans serif font - I prefer
> Arial
> myself but there are others just as good.
>
> So on this one I'm with your designers as it will make your guide much
> easier to read - even if it's aimed at teachers.
>
> Julie Douglass
> www.artefacts.uk.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: List for discussion of issues in museum education in the UK.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Jayne Ambrose
> Sent: 30 July 2007 08:58
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Point size for education literature
>
>
> Dear all,
> A team of designers are currently working on our new teachers guide for
> 07/08, but I have some issues regarding the point size of the text and
> wondered if anyone would share their advice.
>
> I have been asked to insist on 12pt for the majority of the text (for
> accessibility and legibility), but this will drastically alter the
> design
> and look of the leaflet and probably cost a lot more than we were
> originally quoted.
>
> What guidelines does everyone else follow for their literature? How do
> you
> balance the need for accessibility with good design?
>
> Thank you in advance!
>
> Jayne Ambrose
> Education Officer
> National Coal Mining Museum for England
>
> (If others are interested in this issue I will compile any responses and
> post at a later date).
>
>
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