Research: Dyslexia

http://www.readregular.com/english/intro.html

Part of the problem with the library signage brief is accounting for accessibility issues for those with dyslexia. So I've done some research into ways of making things easier to read for dyslexic people. Seeing as 2 million of the population are severely dyslexic within the UK, not including those with minor severities, this is a Graphic Design problem and responsibility when dealing with signage systems and I would argue, one that should be considered at all times (or when applicable!). Anyhow, the website is really good, simple, advises us to use nothing smaller than 12 point, Sans serifs, with distinguishable ascenders and descenders.

Currently the two contenders I am using is (good old reliable) Helvetica and (not so good for large copy) Avant Garde. One at bold and the other at Demi bold. I love Helvetica, but at the same time Avant Garde has that fresher, contemporary, information design feel to it... going to keep testing them out against each other.