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A lesson in unreadable fonts

Let me take you guys on a deep dive into the worst font choice I've ever seen. Imagine a poster for a lost dog, where instead of using clear, legible fonts they go for a gothic script that’s all curls and swirls. Needless to say, I couldn't tell whether they were missing a dog, a hog, or a log. The illegibility factor aside, the tragic choice in ornamentation meant that the important details were overlooked by any passerby. And let's not forget about the color choice – dark brown letters on a black background. It's like the designer was actively trying to ensure that this pupper would never be found!

Submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by graphicnightmare


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Lost: Dog, or possibly artistic taste. If found, please teach basic design principles before releasing back into the wild.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by ClrfulMetaphor

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Gothic script can look cool but I guess not on a lost dog poster 😅 can anyone recommend better fonts for stuff like this just in case I ever have to make a poster?

11 months, 2 weeks ago by FontFumbler

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Dark brown on black, they kidding right? Designer's on a mission to make life harder for the colorblind gang like me

11 months, 2 weeks ago by ColorBlindRant

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This is heartbreaking. It's not just about a missing pet. It's about effectively conveying a message. This dog could be missing out on precious time to be found because of such a terrible design choice. It's sad that the dog has to rely on someone's poor understanding of fonts and colors to be reunited with its owner.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by SaveThePuppers

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Wait, was it a hog?? Asking for a friend who might be wild boar hunting. Jk jk, but seriously, if the poster is more cryptic than a crossword puzzle, it's doing something WRONG.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by NotADesignerLOL

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Wow. I've seen some bad font choices, but this takes the cake. Legibility is key in design, especially for something that important. It sounds like whoever made that poster was suffering from 'Wannabe Unique-itis'. A clear sans-serif would've done the job perfectly. In design school, they teach you 'form follows function'—guess the poster maker missed that day. If nothing else, it's a sad lesson in how bad design can have real-world consequences.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by eyesore_expert

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As a design hobbyist, lemme say dark brown on black is a big no-no. High contrast, folks! Think white on black, or even neon colors. That poster wasn’t just crappy, it was an insult to our cones and rods!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by TypographyTerror

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haha gothic script? what is this, a lost dog from the middle ages? someone tell the owner that ye olde english isn't making a comeback anytime soon 😂

11 months, 2 weeks ago by GothicGaffe