
Anthony Hobday - Mastering the pillars of great visual design
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Avoid Widows for Design Elegance
Good typography design includes the critical rule of avoiding 'widows,' which refers to single words that appear on a line by themselves, disrupting the visual balance of text. By tweaking text and reviewing breakpoints, designers can enhance the aesthetic and readability of their work. While modern CSS specs now offer options like balanced text to alleviate this issue, awareness and attention to detail remain key for creating visually appealing text. Additionally, thoughtful use of bulleted lists and concepts like hanging punctuation can further contribute to overall design quality.
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