Poster Design Poster Typography

Question 1

What is the recommended maximum number of typefaces to use in a single poster design?

Accepted Answer

2–3 typefaces

Answer

5–6 typefaces

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7–8 typefaces

Answer

As many as needed

Question 2

Which typographic term describes the space between lines of text in a poster?

Accepted Answer

Leading

Answer

Kerning

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Tracking

Answer

Baseline

Question 3

In poster design, which type category is typically best for large display headlines?

Accepted Answer

Display or decorative fonts

Answer

Script fonts

Answer

Monospaced fonts

Answer

Humanist serif fonts

Question 4

What does 'kerning' refer to in poster typography?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting space between specific letter pairs

Answer

Overall letter spacing across a word

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Space between lines of text

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The weight of a typeface

Question 5

A poster headline set in ALL CAPS primarily achieves which visual effect?

Accepted Answer

A sense of urgency and authority

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Increased readability at distance

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Warmer, approachable tone

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Reduced visual weight

Question 6

Which font weight is generally most legible for body text on a busy poster background?

Accepted Answer

Regular or Medium (400–500)

Answer

Ultra light (100)

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Thin (200)

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Ultra black (900)