[VIP] Imperavi: User Interface Typography [Oct 2025]
This book is about how to do good user interface typography, from basic things and principles to building layout and various design elements. The book has hundreds of illustrations that explain every nuance and principle.
Why This Book
Typography that works in every interface
This book distills years of practice into clear, visual rules. No jargon, no theory for theory’s sake — just principles, examples, and systems you can apply immediately.
- Scales and Systems
Learn how to build modular type scales and vertical rhythm that keep interfaces consistent across screens.
- Readability Across Screens
Rules and examples for making text comfortable to scan — from mobile layouts to wide desktop views.
- Good vs. Bad Patterns
Over 300 illustrated examples showing both mistakes and correct solutions in real UI contexts.
- Microcopy and Labels
Practical guidance on button text, placeholders, and inline hints that improve clarity and trust.
- Accessibility First
Concrete rules for text sizes, contrast ratios, and interaction states that make interfaces usable for all.
- Design System Ready
Typography principles that scale — from a single product to full design systems and multi-platform projects.
What’s Inside
From foundations to advanced practice
The book walks through every layer of interface typography — from core principles to detailed rules for UI text, all the way to accessibility and systems thinking.
- Foundations of UI Typography
Core principles: what readability means, how to choose and pair typefaces, and how fonts shape the voice of an interface.
- Body Text Essentials
Rules for size, spacing, alignment, and line length — everything that makes reading effortless on screen.
- Typographic System & Scale
How to create consistent, scalable systems with modular scales, vertical rhythm, and responsive rules.
- Principles of Information Hierarchy
Methods to guide attention, distinguish primary from secondary, and keep layouts clear and consistent.
- Typography in Layout
How rhythm, alignment, grouping, and grids shape text blocks inside real interfaces.
- Interface Text Elements
Detailed rules for headings, links, lists, quotes, tables, code, buttons, and microcopy.
- Accessibility & Inclusivity
Standards and practices for text size, color contrast, and design that works for everyone.
Who It’s For
Guiding designers, developers, and teams in UI typography
Typography in UI is not just about aesthetics — it’s about clarity, usability, and trust. This book helps anyone who shapes digital products make better decisions with text.
- Designers
Learn to structure text, choose fonts, and build layouts that read effortlessly.
- Developers
Turn design rules into code, ensuring consistency across platforms.
- Product Managers
Make informed choices about text, readability, and accessibility.
- Teams & Organizations
Establish shared standards for typography and create products that feel unified.
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