{"id":40363,"date":"2020-12-02T09:37:01","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T17:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=40363"},"modified":"2021-03-23T13:21:05","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T20:21:05","slug":"30-fonts-for-your-design-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/30-fonts-for-your-design-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Fonts for Your Design Projects: Best Fonts for Every Era"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing the right font for your design project is a critical decision. The font should not only reflect your brand\u2019s identity but give your reader an overall mood or feeling about the story you are telling. The right font can create a positive user experience for the reader and impact your brand and message beyond the written words. Sounds pretty important, right?<\/span><\/p>\n

On one hand, there is such a wide selection of typography<\/a> to choose from for all possible design projects. On the other hand, too many font options present a challenge in and of itself. With so many factors to consider, like content, layout, and brand industry, narrowing down your options to one or two fonts can be a difficult and confusing process. Luckily you\u2019re in good hands!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From classic to trendy and every font style in between, we\u2019ll cover our top tens for various font categories, plus <\/span>how to choose a good font<\/span><\/a> for your specific project. But first, let\u2019s learn about the basic font categories most commonly used and the characteristics of each one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Basic Font Categories<\/span><\/h2>\n

Serif Fonts<\/b><\/p>\n

A serif is a small stroke (or little footer) attached to the end of a larger stroke in a letter. This style has created the Serif Fonts you commonly see today. Serif fonts are thought of as classic and traditional and are mostly used in books, newspaper print, and other classic designs. Serif fonts can be used for both headers and body text.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sans Serif Fonts<\/b><\/p>\n

A <\/span>Sans Serif font<\/span><\/a> consists of letters without serifs. There are no little footers attached to each letter, but instead, a more rounded-out detail seen on each letter. Sans Serif fonts are known to be more modern and contemporary and are most commonly used for digital text such as websites and online blogs. Sans <\/span>Serif fonts can be used for both headers and body text.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Script Fonts<\/b><\/p>\n

Script font styles have a more personal vibe since they mimic the fluid strokes of handwriting. They can range from formal calligraphy<\/a> to more casual styles. Script fonts are perfect for special occasion invitations like weddings or birthdays and are also widely used for inspirational quotes posted on social media. They are generally used for headlines as they would be difficult to read in body text.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Display Fonts<\/b><\/p>\n

Display fonts are big and bold and can widely vary in style. These eccentric fonts are perfect for emphasizing text or use in headlines. Display fonts are also not optimal for use in body text.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Monospaced Fonts<\/b><\/p>\n

Monospaced fonts are generally used to display computer code. They can, however, be used for body and headline copy. Since Monospaced fonts were originally used on typewriters, they provide a clean, modern look that\u2019s versatile for print and digital use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Classic Fonts<\/b><\/p>\n

Now that you have a basic breakdown of the five font categories, let\u2019s dive into our top ten classic fonts. These classic fonts stand to stay in style forever! You can use a combination of these fonts for virtually any project.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sans Serif Typefaces<\/b><\/p>\n

\"Serif<\/a><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Helvetica\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Avenir\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Montserrat\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Lato <\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Serif Typefaces<\/b><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Garamond\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Baskerville\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Tiempos Text\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Freight Text\u00a0 <\/span>
      \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Block Letter Typefaces<\/b><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. College Block 2.0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Milk Stout Font\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Trendy Fonts of 2020<\/span><\/h2>\n

        Take a look at the top ten <\/span>trendy fonts<\/span> of 2020. These <\/span>trendy fonts<\/span> are so in style, they might even spill over to 2021!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        \"Trendy<\/a><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Amsterdam<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Anonymous Pro<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Avenir Next Pro<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. Sentinel<\/span><\/li>\n
        5. Panama<\/span><\/li>\n
        6. Futura PT<\/span><\/li>\n
        7. Helvetica Now<\/span><\/li>\n
        8. Ambit<\/span><\/li>\n
        9. Sweet Sans<\/span><\/li>\n
        10. Formula Condensed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Good Fonts for the Next Decade\n<\/span><\/h2>\n

          If you\u2019re looking for a clean and practical design in a font, one that will look good a decade from now, take note of these top ten fonts below. <\/span>
          \n<\/span><\/p>\n

          \"Sans<\/a><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Akzidenz-Grotesk<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. Clarendon<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Proxima Nova<\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Uni Sans<\/span><\/li>\n
          5. Poppins<\/span><\/li>\n
          6. Bodoni<\/span><\/li>\n
          7. Rockwell<\/span><\/li>\n
          8. Bebas Neue<\/span><\/li>\n
          9. Brandon Grotesque<\/span><\/li>\n
          10. Verdana<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Good Fonts Versus Bad Fonts<\/span><\/h2>\n

            Not all fonts are created equal. There can be good and bad fonts, and you probably have come across both. There are certain characteristics that make a good font good and a bad font horrible. Let\u2019s take a look at what these characteristics are that define the best and worst fonts.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Good Font Characteristics<\/span><\/h2>\n