Looking for the essential UI type styles for a style guide. I need to create a UI style guide for a website without actually designing a website. I’m curious what everyone sees as a broadly helpful set of type styles and what each purpose would be. eg H1/Display headline, H2/Display subheads, H3/Page headers, H4/Page subhead, H5/ Module headers, H6/ Labels or eyebrows, Large text, Medium text, Caption text, Text link, Button

(I know, I know H tags are about importance not scale)

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

On my current product we have H1-H4 styles, 3 body styles 18pt, 16pt, 14pt, Eyebrow at 12pt. For the headlines we have a serif and sans serif font defined that are interchangeable based on use. General rule would be to keep it simple, they can always scale later.

likehelpful

It’s a scale… H1-4 are 60px 40px 32px and 24px. For each we have an established serif and sans serif that can be used at those sizes.

This is a bit of a how long is a piece of string question. The jumps between type sizes are part of the way a design communicates character. Without knowing what the design is trying to say (fun, serious, academic, jazzy, etc.) it’s hard to advise.

On top of all that of course are the metrics of the font selection (e.g., x-height) and breakpoints, and and and…

like

Related Posts

Is it possible to exit to LS VC from a boutique firm? What type of experience do they typically look for?

like

As a 20+ year lawyer with no big law experience (smaller and mid size firms plus government and in house experience), would a BigLaw firm even consider me? Perhaps an of counsel position? Even a senior associate?

like

Which subfields of engineering are going to show the most growth in the next ten years, in your opinion?

like

I joined in Feb. When will I get my first appraisal in ericsson

like

Can a company from US hire a dev from India directly? On usa payroll?
Or would there be legal issues in doing so.

like

Do you know of a strictly remote graphic design position? Preferably not UX/UI
Wanting a positive environment that expresses appreciation towards employees and isn’t too high pressure. (Unicorn 🦄)

like

Hello, Can someone refer me at Amazon. I have 16 yrs exp working in Accounts & French operations. Looking for day shift opening only. Thanks in advance!

like

I'm really having a difficult time understanding how engineering is supposed to be really competitive, most of the projects I've worked on were in groups and there wasn't usually a clear "leader," we were just on a team

like
like

Anyone know why our miles didn’t carry over to the next year? Had 20k miles over Delta Platinum

Has anyone ever tried to use their PIV card to book the GSA rate for a personal hotel stay

How long does it take to hear back after your final interview for an in house counsel role? I did the final round of interviews for a Bay Area company last Monday and still haven't heard anything. No rejection yet, but the longer I hear nothing, the more I worry they're not confident I'm the right fit.

like

Is it really that difficult to get hired for a federal job? I was interviewed for a GS12 job but never heard back, they still didn’t hire anyone and I didn’t get a rejection. I applied for another GS07 job, was accepted, I took it, but I believe I can do better. I have a master’s and have extra graduate research experience. I am still applying to new jobs but I was told it is impossible to move up the grade level now. Everyone is telling me to stick with the government. What are your thoughts?

likehelpfulupliftingsmart

Anyone joined LtI recently with cloud engineer role?

Hi All,

Need a help urgently..I received an offer letter from Cognizant 10 days ago but haven't received a mail where I can accept the offer letter and proceed with BGV. Can someone tell what can be done? I had applied with an experience of 3 years.

Thanks in advance.

like

Today I learned a new thing. One candidate was referred by a colleague of mine in the system. He got selected and offer letter rolled out.

When he checked the system he realized the referral was not taken and the background system captured it as direct hire.

So my friend is not going to get any referral incentive.

Wondering if anyone else faced the same issue?

like

EY Recruiters- Wanted to check in to see if any of you are hiring for your SaT Core Due Diligence group? Thanks!

like

Additional Posts in Designers

Hello friends,
I wanted to share that I am in my first job as ui/ux expert and I am the only ux/ui person in the team. I am expected to take care of entire research and design of the product. It becomes very overwhelming as the product that I am working on is in a early phase and I am expected to think about ui as well as ux and also design entire app on my own.There is no user interview or user testing happening as my project manager thinks it can be done after product is launched. Please help!

like

How much would you charge for a logo and business cards?

like

Hi! Anyone has leads/connection for mid-level designer looking for remote job? I’ve only been in my company for a year but it has been so toxic (ex: we get last minute requests so many million times and many layoffs with no announcements or update from directors). I appreciate it! Thank you!!

like

Just got laid off last week so if anyone knows of any senior designer roles let me know! Going to take some time to revamp my portfolio and resume but I would appreciate any leads.

like

Are most companies paying for you to learn new skills? When acquiring new skills are you mostly self taught? What are your best go to sites for learning animation or video skills? Trying to gauge the norm on expectations for new hires who need to know everything from print, web, video, social and animation. Can you do it all?

like

Do you have a "Design System Council" or "Design Council" in your team? What kind of topics do you talk about? Just learned we have that and unclear what it's about.

like

What do you think is the typical pay for a design manager? Does comp stop increasing for this role after a certain number of years?

like

What are some good online communities (on Discord, Slack, etc) to join as a designer? Want to connect with fellow designers, possibly work on hobby projects together, etc... There seem to be quite a few for newbies in the space but looking for ones that aren't predominantly students/designers in training

like

Figma: frames or groups?

like

What’s a realistic salary expectation for a Senior Designer in NYC? Totally clueless what to say when recruiters ask my range

like

I feel like I'm stuck in limbo.

Not enough experience to become a Senior designer, but too much to be a junior.

And there hardly any intermediate roles out there.

like

Want to switch from graphic design (mostly doing print, some digital) to UX/UI. Some advice, tips on how to make a transition? Classes, videos, books, interning? How to find first projects? Thanks.

likeuplifting

What is it like working as a full-time graphic designer for a company (not an agency/firm)?

like

I went through six rounds of interviews including putting together a 30 minute presentation which I presented to the whole team. The whole process took about six weeks. I turned down another lead position at a different company waiting. After all that they told me that hiring for this role was on hold until further notice. At the end of the day it’s business, but I am left feeling like I wasted my time (and theirs.)Totally confused and disheartened by this process. Anyone else experiencing this?

like

What’s the highest total compensation you’ve seen or heard of for a UX Designer?

I’m specifically asking about recurring employee pay, and not onetime stock sales from exit events at startups.

like

Looking for tips for website design at a basic level. I focus on branding and printed materials so I created my website with weebly and I’d like to clean it up a bit!

like

How many years after college did it take you to become an art director?

We are a US startup and I'm looking for talented Senior Product Designers to join our team in Gdansk, Poland, where we have our development team. I'm having trouble finding experienced candidates. Any tips on where I should look?

like

Our agency (within IPG) is hiring two roles: VP of UX with a research and design background and a Senior UI Designer. Roles can be remote but they’re targeting folks on the East Coast or NY ideally. It’s a fantastic culture and you get to work with amazing people. I joined the company a few months ago and am loving it! If interested please DM me and I can set up a referral.

like

Looking for in-house work, feeling depressed about the options in Chicago. Anyone have any leads or advice?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal