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GDS172 Typography II - Post 3

Krannert Spring 2018 Card, found at Parkland College
This is a card announcing the spring 2018 exhibits at Krannert Art Museum in Champaign, IL.

I think that the hierarchy of the page layout is good because it is easy to understand on the front and back of the card.

The sans serif font looks like Franklin Gothic. There is a stroke on the typeface, which is not that great. The contrast on the front of the card is also low on the left side affection the readability and the legibility.

I was attracted to this card because the green color and the image of sky and leaves on the wall reminded me of spring. I would describe it as fresh, energetic, fun and playful.


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