What design cues should I consider regarding typography

When considering typography design cues, especially in the context of Apple's guidelines presented at WWDC, here are some key points to keep in mind:

1. Dynamic Type:

   • Use Built-in Text Styles: Instead of providing a fixed font, use system-provided text styles like body, headline, etc. This ensures that your app's text can automatically adjust to different sizes while maintaining the visual hierarchy. (Get started with Dynamic Type)
   • Adjust Font for Content Size Category: In UIKit, set the adjustsFontForContentSizeCategory property on a UILabel to true. This allows the label to automatically update its font when the system text size changes. (Get started with Dynamic Type)
   • Dynamic Layouts: Adapt the layout of your content for larger text sizes. For example, switch from a horizontal to a vertical stack when text size increases to avoid truncation. (Get started with Dynamic Type)
   • Images and Icons: Balance the scaling of icons with larger text to ensure they don't take up too much space. Prioritize scaling essential content over decorative views. (Get started with Dynamic Type)

2. CarPlay Design System:

   • Variable Fonts: Use the SF family of typefaces, which are variable fonts allowing qualities like weight, width, and corner softness to exist on a continuous scale. This provides a wide range of stylistic options. (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system)
   • Customization: Customize the width of elements, the softness or sharpness of corners, and the color of gauges to create a unique and visually appealing design. (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system)

3. Game Design:

   • Legibility: Ensure your text is large enough to read, especially on smaller devices. On iPhone and iPad, aim for a type size of 17 points or higher for body text and callouts. (Design advanced games for Apple platforms)
   • Minimum Type Sizes: On Mac, a comfortable default text size is 13 points or higher, with a minimum of 10 points to keep text legible. (Design advanced games for Apple platforms)

Relevant Sessions

1. Get started with Dynamic Type
2. Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system
3. Design advanced games for Apple platforms

These guidelines will help you create a more accessible and visually appealing design by leveraging dynamic type, variable fonts, and ensuring legibility across different devices and contexts.