Original scientific paper

Design and Positioning of Diacritical Marks in Latin Typefaces

Maja Turčić orcid.org/0000-0002-7733-3327 ; Polytechnic of Zagreb
Antun Koren ; Faculty of Graphic Arts University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Vesna Uglješić ; Polytechnic of Zagreb
Ivan Rajković ; Polytechnic of Zagreb

Abstract

This paper presents relevant information concerning the types, shape and positioning of diacritical marks in Latin typefaces. The aim is to increase the awareness of the importance of diacritics, their design and use. The design of the low-ercase dcroat letter presents a particular problem, because it is present only in the Croatian and Vietnamese script and is therefore often incorrectly designed or it is
missing the respective font. Data on the most common methods of shaping and positioning of this diacritical sign was collected by measuring the geometry of the dcroat letter in various fonts. Most common designers’ mistakes were shown and evaluated. Suggestions for the design of diacritical marks are proposed taking into account asymmetry, width, uppercase, vertical and horizontal positioning and cultural preferences.

Keywords

Diacritical Mark; Typography; Character Design

Hrčak ID:

66468

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/66468

Publication date:

11.4.2011.

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