{"id":59319,"date":"2022-02-08T05:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T13:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/blog\/?p=59319"},"modified":"2024-08-16T08:46:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T15:46:54","slug":"best-fonts-for-dsylexia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/blog\/best-fonts-for-dsylexia","title":{"rendered":"Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts: A Style Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legibility will be one of the most critical considerations for graphic and digital designers when designing a website, app, or new brand. On the other hand, they need to consider everyone &#8211; even those who have challenges with reading and digesting information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. It affects people&#8217;s ability to process and remember information and their concentration spans and time management skills in a variety of ways. It is most typically associated with reading and writing difficulties. This highlights the huge potential for internet businesses to benefit from dyslexic text typefaces in their design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typeface choices, letter spacing, color combinations, images, and digital screen glare can all affect a dyslexic&#8217;s ability to read and interpret text. There isn&#8217;t a single font that works better than the others, yet it has been discovered that some typefaces perform better for some persons with dyslexia, while others work better for others. This can be due to various factors, including the sort of computer being used or even individual differences in learning styles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-dyslexia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Dyslexia\"><\/span>Understanding Dyslexia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty, affecting an estimated 15 to 20% of the world&#8217;s population, according to data from the International Dyslexia Association. It mainly impacts a person&#8217;s ability to read and write, but can also impair their ability to process and retain information, in general. As a result, some people with dyslexia might have trouble learning new skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people believe that poor eyesight causes dyslexia. However, the symptoms of the two disorders can be confusing because dyslexic readers may hold a book extremely near or very far away from them, and they may try to read lines of text with one eye and then both eyes. However, it is difficult with verbal processing, not visual processing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though dyslexia affects many people, many companies are unaware of the link between design choices and content accessibility. But now that we&#8217;ve gained a better knowledge of the challenges faced by people with dyslexia, it&#8217;s time to consider the best practices that designers can apply to make their digital experiences as accessible as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Dyslexia\"><\/span>Symptoms of Dyslexia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symptoms and signs of dyslexia can vary from person to person and may even progress with the individual&#8217;s age, too. For example, in very young children, late speech development or an inability to learn new words may be signs of dyslexia. In older kids, signs may include an inability to pronounce new, unfamiliar words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the common characteristics of individuals with dyslexia include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficulty reading, both in one&#8217;s head and out loud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slower reading speed than average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having to put a lot of effort into writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problems in decoding words or spelling them out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mispronouncing names and words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulties trying to learn another language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges when trying to understand and retain information, like instructions or a sequence of events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dyslexic people can still lead normal lives and develop relatively strong reading and writing skills overall. They just need a little more support in certain areas, like fonts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dyslexia-friendly-design-style-guide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dyslexia-Friendly_Design_Style_Guide\"><\/span>Dyslexia-Friendly Design Style Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2018, the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) developed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdadyslexia.org.uk\/advice\/employers\/creating-a-dyslexia-friendly-workplace\/dyslexia-friendly-style-guide\" rel=\"nofollow\">style guide<\/a> that sets rules for designers that ensures that written material considers the difficulties that some dyslexic people have and allows for the use of text-to-speech technology to make reading simpler. Adopting dyslexic readers&#8217; best practices also improves the readability of all written communication for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While making adjustments, it is best to consider how you use written communications like emails, presentations, web pages, and printed materials. Consider how your next project would fare if you made one or two of these style decisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Odd-set justified paragraphs make it more difficult to break apart words, which improves reading fluency. Breaking apart multisyllabic words gets harder when there is too much gap between each word in a text. If there are too many high contrast areas, especially at the margins of letters, which are visually distinctive, it can make the letters appear heavy and lead to uncertainty about which letter is which. This problem can be avoided by using <strong>fonts with rounded corners<\/strong>. Also, keep in mind that dyslexic readers pay more attention to specific areas of the text than others; anything that is particularly difficult for them will divert their attention away from the content. Use fonts with less crisp detail in those locations to reduce them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sans serif typefaces are easier to read than script typefaces<\/strong> since they are less easily separated from one another, and some have intricate letterforms that can be overwhelming. You&#8217;ll want to go with something more straightforward or distinct.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, <strong>sticking to one font<\/strong> is easier for dyslexic readers, as it reduces distractions and confusion by limiting choices about which word goes where. Be careful when mixing font families, too. If the similar styles are working <em>against<\/em> you instead of <em>for<\/em> you, consider changing them or simplifying your design.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, light text on a dark background might cause letters to &#8220;disappear,&#8221; making it harder to focus on specific words for those with dyslexia. It&#8217;s generally easier to read by inverting these, with <strong>dark text on a light background<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_the_Best_Fonts_for_Dyslexia\"><\/span>Characteristics of the Best Fonts for Dyslexia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we look at some examples of the best fonts to use for dyslexia, it&#8217;s important to understand what it is that sets dyslexic fonts apart from the rest. By knowing the key characteristics of fonts for dyslexia, you should find it easier to choose an appropriate and accessible option for your future publications, correspondence, or creative projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Straightforward Letter Shapes: Simple letter shapes tend to work best for readers with dyslexia, as they improve letter recognition and avoid visual confusion. This is why most dyslexic-friendly fonts tend to be geometric sans serif styles or font types designed with legibility in mind, like Comic Sans, Open Sans, Arial font, and Tahoma font.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear Spacing: Spacing refers to the space between letters and words. Some fonts tend to pack letters closely together, while others leave little gaps between each one. The best fonts for dyslexia tend to leave a solid amount of spacing which helps dyslexia readers understand the individual letters and make fewer mistakes when reading written words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prominent Ascenders and Descenders: Ascenders and descenders are the bits of certain letters that rise up or drop down below the letter line, like the lines at the tops and bottoms of a &#8220;b&#8221; or a &#8220;g,&#8221; for instance. Leading fonts for dyslexia have very prominent ascenders and descenders, which once again help people with slow reading or weak spelling skills make out each letter more easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent Height: Another characteristic of the best fonts to use for dyslexia is that they tend to have a consistent, similar height across the entire alphabet. In other words, most letters don&#8217;t seem much taller or shorter than others. This helps improve screen readability and reduces the risk of the reader flipping or reversing letters, which is a common issue for dyslexic individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rounded Shapes: A lot of the serif fonts favored by individuals with dyslexia, like Comic Sans, Century Gothic, and Open Sans, tend to have clear, rounded, and open letter shapes. They don&#8217;t tend to have harsh lines and often eschew the flairs and flourishes of serif or script fonts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavier than Average Weights: Last but not least, many of the best fonts to use for dyslexia feature thicker lines and a slightly bigger average letter width than normal. In other words, the letters themselves are a little chunkier and more distinctive, helping each one stand out more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Font_Color_for_Dyslexia\"><\/span>Best Font Color for Dyslexia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Color-wise, it&#8217;s best to stick to dark-colored texts on light backgrounds. Colors like green and red, as well as pink, should be avoided, and it&#8217;s better to have a pastel, off-white, or creamy background rather than pure white, which can be too bright or distracting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Font_Size_for_Dyslexia\"><\/span>Best Font Size for Dyslexia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of size, standard fonts for individuals with dyslexia should be around 12 to 14 points. Some readers with poor eyesight may like their text a little bigger, and headers or titles should be around 20-30% larger for emphasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accessible-fonts-for-those-with-dyslexia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accessible_Fonts_for_Dyslexia\"><\/span>Accessible Fonts for Dyslexia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dyslexia fonts are created or adjusted to aid persons with reading disabilities in processing text more efficiently and are designed to be clear and easy to read. Ideally, these fonts should also be simple, like old-fashioned calligraphy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While readability varies, most dyslexia fonts are designed to maximize distinguishability and decrease letter and character distortions. They may also incorporate characteristics using letter combinations that help the visual impairment of readers distinguish between letters&#8217; upper and lower case versions and different types of line spacing that make reading easier for persons of all skill levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest way to find a font for dyslexia is to seek out fonts with clear and legible letters, which you can find in humanist sans serif font or specialized dyslexia font (which you can find in select books)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dyslexia-friendly-default-fonts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dyslexia-Friendly_Default_Fonts\"><\/span>Dyslexia-Friendly Default Fonts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arial, Baskerville, Calibri, Garamond, Trebuchet MS, and Verdana, which are popular sans serif font, are considered good fonts for people with dyslexia. These typefaces were all created with readability in mind, and they&#8217;re all available on a variety of devices and platforms, on which they are the default font set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, reading performance may be improved when sans serif, roman, and monospaced typefaces are used, while italic fonts may have the reverse effect. Because everyone&#8217;s preferences differ, there is no single &#8220;optimal&#8221; font for dyslexia. Some fonts, however, are more suited for dyslexics than others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-dyslexia-friendly-font-examples\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Dyslexia-Friendly_Font_Examples\"><\/span>More Dyslexia-Friendly Font Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lack of study into which typefaces are most beneficial is the fundamental issue in finding the ideal font for dyslexia. There has been little scientific research on this subject, and those that have been done tend to focus on small groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fonts that clearly distinguish between distinct letterforms and avoid placing identical shapes near one another (e.g., <em>b<\/em> and <em>d<\/em>) are useful for people with dyslexia in general. We&#8217;ve compiled a list of some of the top dyslexia-friendly fonts for you to download:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hemenix_%E2%80%93_Powerful_Energy_Sans\"><\/span>1. <strong>Hemenix &#8211; Powerful Energy Sans<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hemenix was created to be both beautiful and engaging and energetic and powerful, with the goal of conveying a strong statement within its letters. They&#8217;re a great modern substitute for the many variations of Times New Roman fonts.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-6764537-575623097\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"6764537\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"575623097\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kin_Grotesque_Standard\"><\/span>2. <strong>Kin Grotesque Standard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kin Grotesque was designed to be a new go-to grotesque typeface, suitable for both body copy and headings. It can also be used for journalistic headings, body text, and logo design. While not the best fonts for dyslexia, it&#8217;s a great step forward in terms of readability.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-6710585-938178945\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"6710585\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"938178945\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Casper_Typeface\"><\/span>3. <strong>Casper Typeface<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Casper Display is a highly adaptable typeface that performs well in both large and tiny sizes, a great font for branding, logos, headlines, and captions. It has a clean, minimalist, warm, whimsical look to it, but it is still meant to be adaptable and easy to read. While it isn&#8217;t as close to the Dyslexie font&#8217;s qualities, it&#8217;s a good contender.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-6656352-580545877\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"6656352\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"580545877\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mersin_Sans\"><\/span>4. <strong>Mersin Sans<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mersin is a family of modern sans serif fonts. <em>Mersin Book<\/em> and <em>Mersin Book Italic<\/em> were created specifically for body text and small fonts. Ideal for corporate identification, posters, brochures, direction signage, and other graphic design projects. A dyslexic reader may find its spacing appealing and easy to read, especially its capital letters.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-6647046-359196066\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"6647046\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"359196066\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Colette_%E2%80%93_Geometric_Sans_Serif_Font\"><\/span>5. Colette &#8211; Geometric Sans Serif Font<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colette is a geometric sans serif font that was designed for use in interfaces, games, web design, branding, and social media. At first glance, Colette is optimized for reading speed, but it can serve as a font with minimal visual aids for those who need assistance reading larger fonts.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-6634683-1742548639\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"6634683\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"1742548639\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_ED_Bedivere\"><\/span>6. ED Bedivere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ED Bedivere is a bold and modern typeface with a variety of weights, created to be easily used with other variable-width fonts. This typeface is ideal for logo design, branding, posters, books, garments, card designs, social media designs, UI\/UX, and other things. The font size and its spacing makes it virtually near the readability of the OpenDyslexic font.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-6631565-889183150\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"6631565\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"889183150\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_NORSHE_%E2%80%93_Sans_Family\"><\/span>7. NORSHE &#8211; Sans Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 18 character fonts, NORSHE is a great font family for your diverse designs. It improves readability for those with dyslexia but has an elegance and stylishness that surpasses comic sans.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-6594141-837457973\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"6594141\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"837457973\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Captura_Now_Core_Edition\"><\/span>8. Captura Now Core Edition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soft rhythm that gives Captura its warm-hearted face, faultless in form and shape, is created by carefully refined forms and sensitively balanced spacing and kerning. The spacing allows it to be a font-dyslexia-friendly and near the appeal of the classic Century Gothic font if you space the characters much more.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-6592616-840344874\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"6592616\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"840344874\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Givonic\"><\/span>9. Givonic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Givonic is a geometric sans serif font with a clean varied appearance. The typeface is versatile enough to blend into any design and is perfect for branding, publishing, titles, books, magazines, and UI\/UX design where you require a finishing touch. Dyslexic readers can add more space to make Givonic an excellent readable font.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-6559488-1059713010\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"6559488\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"1059713010\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_Qlickers\"><\/span>10. The Qlickers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Qlickers font is a fun sans serif. The spacing and characters are visually different, making them readable for people with dyslexia. This elegant and professional font is ideal for movie posters, headlines, block letters, subheadings, logo designs, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-6011768-1491031587\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"6011768\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"1491031587\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_11_Fonseca_Regular_Bold\"><\/span>&nbsp;11. Fonseca ~ Regular &amp; Bold&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fonseca is a modern sans serif inspired by early 20th century art deco and typography posters. This display family benefits from headlines, posters, logos, branding campaigns, periodicals, and packaging. This family&#8217;s modernized retro-look makes it ideal for presenting any content linked to travel, history, and culture in a current\/modern manner. Plus, the spacing makes it easily readable for dyslexics because they appear somehow as different fonts, too.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-3669870-1825651396\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"3669870\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"1825651396\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Salmon_%E2%80%93_Modern_Sans_Serif\"><\/span>12. Salmon &#8211; Modern Sans Serif<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salmon is a bold sans serif inspired by traditional sign painting, but with a contemporary touch. It&#8217;s very clean and simple, and it&#8217;s ideal for modern design. This font is ideal for branding, logos, headlines, business cards, t-shirts, among others. Along with the other fonts we&#8217;ve included in this list, Salmon&#8217;s spacing is optimal to help dyslexic readers speed up.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-1962373-443932799\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"1962373\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"443932799\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Pontiac_Font_Collection_Full_set\"><\/span>13. Pontiac Font Collection (Full set)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pontiac is a sans serif OpenType font, a practical typeface with something warm and geometric yet human; something different and something French, a font that stands somewhere between Akzidenz Grotesk and Neutra.<\/p>\n\n\n    <figure id=\"card-381448-2043191945\" class=\"product-card full \" data-product-id=\"381448\" data-index=\"0\" data-width=\"full\" data-pin_it=\"\" data-module=\"Product Embed\" data-block-id=\"2043191945\"><\/figure>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When designing for dyslexia, it&#8217;s essential to note that there are no quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. It can be difficult to know where to begin with all of the numerous typefaces available, but you can avoid any things that detract from white space or cause visual distortion by following the recommended practices described above. People with dyslexia may benefit greatly from fonts that are created with readability in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hopefully, this post has provided you with a solid starting point. <a href=\"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legibility will be one of the most critical considerations for graphic and digital designers when designing a website, app, or new brand. On the other hand, they need to consider everyone &#8211; even those who have challenges with reading and digesting information. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. 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