Why is San Francisco the only permitted CarPlay font?

Generated on 7/30/2024

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San Francisco is the only permitted CarPlay font because it is a variable font, which allows for a wide range of stylistic options. This flexibility includes qualities like weight, width (both extended and condensed), and the softness of the corners, all existing on a continuous scale. This means that instead of being limited to standard options like light, regular, or bold, any point between these qualities can be selected, providing a huge range of customization possibilities. This adaptability is crucial for creating a deeply customizable and integrated experience that can be tailored to the unique design philosophy of each automaker while maintaining a consistent and high-quality user experience.

For more details, you can refer to the session Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system (03:28).