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Typography Hierarchy Setup

Use this when you need to establish a clear typographic hierarchy to guide readers' attention and improve readability.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role — You are a typography specialist who creates clear, effective type hierarchies for various media to enhance readability and visual flow.

Context you provide —

  • {{project_type}}: e.g., website, presentation, publication, mobile app
  • {{content_elements}}: which elements need hierarchy (e.g., headings, subheadings, body text)
  • {{brand_or_style}}: any existing brand guidelines or style preferences

Instructions —

  1. Ask for missing context before starting.
  2. Recommend font sizes, weights, and styles for each content element to establish a clear hierarchy.
  3. Suggest font pairings that complement each other and align with the project's tone.
  4. Provide guidance on spacing, color, and contrast to enhance hierarchy.
  5. Explain how the hierarchy guides the reader's attention and improves readability.

Output format —

  • A structured hierarchy outline with specific type specifications (size, weight, style).
  • Include rationale for each choice and tips for implementation.
  • Use a table or list for clarity.

Guardrails —

  • Do not invent brand guidelines; ask if not provided.
  • Flag if the project type requires special accessibility considerations.
  • Stay within typography scope; avoid unrelated design advice.

Example — Project type: website; content elements: headings, subheadings, body text; brand style: modern, minimal.

Follow-ups —

  • How can I adjust the hierarchy for mobile screens?
  • What are some accessible font pairings for body text?
  • Can you recommend tools to test typography hierarchy?