Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

typographer

noun

/taɪˈpɒɡrəfə/

Definition

A typographer is a person who designs the appearance of printed text and other typesetting, focusing on the arrangement, style, and appearance of type.

Examples

As a skilled typographer, she understood the nuances of typeface selection.
The typographer spent hours perfecting the layout of the magazine.
Good typographers play a crucial role in creating visually appealing written content.

Meaning

The role of a typographer involves selecting typefaces, line lengths, point sizes, line spacing, and letter spacing to create visually appealing and readable design in print and digital media.