Creative Characters

Author: Monotype

We live in a world awash in typography - whether we realize it or not. From the road signs that lead us home to the phones in our pockets, typography is front and center in nearly every waking moment of our day. Come meet the people and hear the stories behind the letters that shape our world.
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Genres: Arts, Design, Visual Arts

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Sofie Beier breaks down legibility for designers.
Episode 5
Wednesday, 25 March, 2026

What makes something easy — or frustrating — to read? In this episode, typeface legibility expert Sofie Beier shares an introduction to legibility and readability from a designer's point of view. Sofie and host Terrance Weinzierl discuss common legibility myths, how typeface designers should plan for legibility, and some real-world consequences of poor legibility and readability. You can find blog posts for this and past episodes at monotype.com/podcast.