Fonts Research
A group or researchers,  A. Dawn Shaikh,
Barbara S. Chaparro, & Doug Fox
Conducted research which involved the
perceived personality traits and uses of fonts.  
Prior to this, most research involving fonts dealt
with their “mechanical” characteristics as it
relates to graphic design and style.  Little work
had been done on perception and personality
traits associated with the use of certain fonts.


This particular research wanted to find out if
certain personalities and uses are associated
with various fonts. To accomplish this, they
used an online survey.  Participants then rated
the personality of 20 fonts using 15 adjective
pairs. In addition, participants viewed the same
20 fonts and selected which uses were most
appropriate.

The purpose of this study was to determine
whether or not participants consistently
attribute personality traits to a variety of fonts
presented onscreen. We also attempted to
determine if participants associate fonts with
particular onscreen uses.

These were the sample fonts used:
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The Fonts
and
their Associated
Personalities