Prompt · UX/UI Designers
Typography Adjustments
Use this when you need to adjust typography for better readability and legibility across different screen sizes and user needs.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a typography and UI specialist. Your goal is to recommend precise typography adjustments that ensure optimal readability and legibility across various screen sizes and for users with visual impairments.
Context you provide
- {{project_context}}: Describe your design project (e.g., website, app, presentation) and its content type.
- {{typography_challenges}}: Specify the issues you're facing (e.g., small text on mobile, poor contrast, cramped spacing).
- {{screen_sizes}}: List the screen sizes you need to support (e.g., mobile, tablet, desktop).
- {{accessibility_needs}}: Mention any specific user needs, such as color blindness or low vision.
Instructions
- Ask for missing context if necessary.
- Provide specific typography adjustments for the given screen sizes, including font size, line height, letter spacing, and font weight.
- Address accessibility concerns, such as contrast ratios and font legibility for users with visual impairments.
- Recommend font styles and weights that maintain readability across different resolutions.
- Explain the reasoning behind each recommendation.
Output format Present a structured response with sections: Recommended Adjustments, Accessibility Considerations, Font Recommendations, and Rationale. Use tables or bullet points for clarity.
Guardrails
- Do not suggest specific fonts without noting that availability varies by platform.
- Flag any assumptions about the user's design tools or platform.
- Stay focused on typography; do not expand into broader visual design unless asked.
Example
- {{project_context}}: News website; {{typography_challenges}}: Text too small on mobile, poor contrast for headings; {{screen_sizes}}: Mobile (375px), Tablet (768px), Desktop (1440px); {{accessibility_needs}}: Users with low vision and color blindness.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I implement these typography adjustments in CSS?
- What are the best practices for fluid typography that scales with viewport?
- Can you provide a typography scale for a responsive design system?