Graphic Arts Magazine September 2018 | Page 34

Management How to make documents more legible and readable Diana Varma Follow the Goldilocks Principle: not too big, not too small In last month’s issue, I explored some of the whys and hows of making everyday documents—both printed and digital— more accessible: namely through the use of establishing hierarchy, not relying on colour alone in charts, and captioning images to add context and increase understanding. There’s a lot to learn in the realm of accessible document design, both from design and technical standpoints, so in this article we’ll dive into ways to improve legibility and readability in any document you wish to make more accessible. Typographic legibi