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Mobile Text Readability Improvement Study of Korean Font - Focusing on Google Noto Sans Typeface -

  • Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information
  • Abbr : JKSCI
  • 2023, 28(8), pp.77-86
  • DOI : 10.9708/jksci.2023.28.08.077
  • Publisher : The Korean Society Of Computer And Information
  • Research Area : Engineering > Computer Science
  • Received : May 23, 2023
  • Accepted : July 28, 2023
  • Published : August 31, 2023

Jaehong Park 1

1목포대학교

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ABSTRACT

The background of this study lies in the increasing economic value of Korean fonts and the necessity for font development focused on small character design suitable for the mobile environment. The objective of this study is to analyze and propose strategies to improve readability on mobile screens. The research was conducted by applying eight attributes that could enhance readability according to Tim Ahrens to the design process of a Korean mobile font, adjusting Google's Noto Sans Korean for print/publishing and for small sizes. The results of the study indicate that 1. type width should be increased, 2. open counter (interior space) should be increased, 3. closed counter should be decreased, 4. font weight should be increased, 5. stroke contrast should be decreased, 6. spacing between characters should be increased. Therefore, distinct font families should be provided, differentiating between print/publishing and mobile use, as well as varying font weights and sizes, applying readability and legibility enhancement techniques for Korean fonts.

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This paper was written with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea.
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