typografisch

Typografisch is an adjective used in Dutch and German to describe anything related to typography or the visual arrangement of text. In both languages it covers aspects of type design, page composition, and typesetting, as well as the stylistic rules governing the appearance of printed or digital text.

Originating from typografie (Dutch) / Typografie (German), which themselves derive from Greek typós "impression, form" and graphein "to write", the term emphasizes the visual form of written language rather than its content.

In daily use, typografisch refers to features such as typeface or font choice, font size, line length, leading, letter spacing (kerning and tracking), alignment, punctuation conventions, and overall readability. A typografische Entscheidung describes a design choice about how text is presented.

In publishing, design studios, and digital media, typographic planning is essential for legibility and aesthetics. The phrase typografisch korrekt is used to indicate compliance with typographic rules, while typografische Gestaltung describes the intended visual style of text.

In academic and professional contexts, typografie (the discipline) encompasses type design, font technology, and the theory of readable and effective text presentation, including modern topics such as responsive typography and webfont usage.