typography tips

Not sure why a design feels unprofessional? The problem might be the font. Here’s how to tell if a typeface looks cheap — from kerning and spacing to personality and character support — before your audience notices.

AI-generated fonts are fast and often free — but are they really the right choice for branding? Before you use an AI font for your logo, packaging, or client project, here’s what you need to consider about quality, kerning, reliability, and long-term brand perception.

Have you ever seen a cool font on a poster, website, or social media and wondered what it’s called? You’re not alone! Many designers and beginners often struggle to find the right font just from an image. Luckily, today there are simple and free ways to help you recognize fonts from any picture.

Struggling to access alternate characters in Affinity Designer? This quick guide — based on official Affinity documentation — will help you unlock OpenType features like stylistic alternates, swashes, and ligatures using the Character Panel.

Demo fonts are everywhere and super easy to find online, and they’re super tempting to download and use right away—especially demo fonts. They’re stylish, easy to get, and perfect for personal projects, right? Well… yes and no. While demo fonts can be a great tool for hobbyists and design beginners, using them without