Academic Projects

Sofie Beier

Academic paper
The Impact of Script fonts on Letter Recognition
Our research reveals that script styles can significantly hinder letter recognition. This is essential for designs aiming to balance elegance and readability to enhance your brand’s communication.
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Sofie Beier

Academic paper
Effect of letter width

We found that using wider letter shapes, like the Extended version of Helvetica Neue, significantly improves readability, especially in peripheral vision. This insight is crucial for applications where quick recognition is key, such as road signs and mobile displays.
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Sofie Beier

Academic paper
Improve Reading Acuity for Low Vision Readers with Optimized Fonts

Our study shows that increasing letter spacing and using wider letter shapes can enhance reading acuity for individuals with low vision, especially those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Sofie Beier

Academic paper
Impact of Font Stroke Contrast on Reading Performance

In this study, we found that high-stroke-contrast fonts can impair letter recognition. We focused on three bold fonts designed to vary in stroke contrast, enabling us to isolate the impact of this typographic feature.
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Sofie Beier

Academic paper
Enhancing Legibility with Open Apertures
Our research showed that smaller apertures—openings within letters—have a negative impact on the recognition of letters when presented with brief exposure to participants.
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Commercial Projects

Sofie Beier

Street Name Signs for Copenhagen Municipality
In collaboration with the City of Copenhagen, Typ conducted a legibility experiment to optimize the city’s street name signs. By testing the relationship between letter spacing and readability, Typ identified the most effective typographic solutions for improving the visibility of street names at various distances and angles.
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Identity Font for Copenhagen Municipality
As part of Copenhagen Municipality’s visual identity update, Typ conducted a readability test comparing the new typeface to the old Gill Sans Light. Using the Radner Reading Chart, Typ assessed the font’s effectiveness across different age groups, confirming its suitability for all municipal communication.
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Sofie Beier

Enhancing Typography for Digital Platforms
For a large scale media company, Typ investigated how font weight and inter-letter spacing influence user readability. Our findings reveal that while increasing inter-letter spacing improves letter recognition, heavier weights may hinder performance.
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Sofie Beier

Optimizing Typography for Visual Impact
For one of the leading media companies in South America, Typ investigated the optimal placement and design choices for titles over images to enhance both readability and viewer attention.
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