Research
Empirical data backing our typographic patterns.
320 Million Hours
The patterns described in this library are not aesthetic opinions. They are derived from aggregate telemetry data across 4 major reading platforms over 14 years.
Friction in the reading interface is the #1 cause of abandonment for articles over 2,000 words.
Key Findings Summarized
| Study | Finding | Related Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Saccade Tracking (2020) | Lines > 80ch cause doubling. | Line Length |
| Contrast Fatigue (2021) | #FFF on #000 causes halation. | Dark Mode |
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