Since 2018, Dyslexie Font has collaborated with the HOI Foundation to organize the Dutch Week of Dyslexia every first week of October. Our aim is to alter perceptions of neurodiversity and dyslexia by providing information to dyslexic individuals, parents, children, teachers, and businesses.
TYPEFACE DYSLEXIE FONT
The font’s design considerations extend beyond individual letters to encompass the entire reading experience.
Boer’s approach takes into account factors such as letter tilting and baseline variation, further aiding dyslexic readers in navigating text with greater ease.
This website is in Dyslexie Font
DYSLEXIE FONT DESIGN BASICS
Dyslexie Font incorporates subtle yet impactful modifications to traditional letterforms.
Each character is meticulously crafted, featuring heavier bottoms, enlarged openings, and increased spacing.
These design elements contribute to a more distinct visual contrast between letters, ultimately reducing the risk of confusion for dyslexic readers.
HEAVY BOTTOM
The center of gravity is positioned below. The letters feature a distinct baseline, preventing them from being inverted.
DISTINCTIVE SHAPES
The shapes of the letters are subtly adjusted to minimize the likelihood of turning, mirroring, and swapping letters.
BIGGER OPENINGS
The openings in Dyslexie Font letters are made bigger. This helps each letter stand out and be easily recognized by its shape.
SLANTED LETTERS
Similar-looking letters are slightly inclined to make it easier to distinguish between different characters.
EXTENDED STROKES
The letters with ascenders and descenders have been elongated to increase the differentiation between similar letters.
A separate study conducted by the Institute of Visual Design in 2024 found that this improves legibility during reading.
IMPROVED SPACING
The spacing between individual letters and words are increased, making reading more comfortable and preventing a crowding effect.
A separate study conducted by the University of Padova in 2012 found that this improves legibility during reading.
FROM CAPITAL TO DOT
Capital letters and punctuation marks are made bold, highlighting the breaks, endings, and beginnings of phrases.
INCREASED X-HEIGHT
The height of the letters is raised without widening them. This gives more “air” to Dyslexie font letters, making them easier to distinguish.
A separate study conducted by the Institute of Visual Design in 2024 found that this improves legibility during reading.
WORKING WITH DYSLEXIE
The typeface on your Windows / Apple computer. Read online with the Chrome Extension. The Dyslexia Workspace for your Chromebook.
CHROME EXTENSION
ACCESSIBLE ONLINE READING
Read websites in Dyslexie Font. Customizing font size, color, spacing, and interline options. And the immersive reader to get only the text you want to read without distraction.
Compatible with Chrome and Edge Browser. The extension is not compatible to Google Docs.
DYSLEXIE FONT
TYPEFACE ON YOUR COMPUTER
Dyslexie Font works like any other typeface on your computer local programs like Microsoft Office (Word), text editors, Adobe programs, Outlook, or Mail.
DYSLEXIA WORKSPACE
ONLINE PROGRAMS
The Dyslexia Workspace, tailor-made for Chromebooks and tablets. Sign in within the browser to access programs Document, Spreadsheet, and Presenter online, the typeface is built within the programs. The Chrome Extension is included with the Dyslexia Workspace, for online reading.
CHROME EXTENSION
ONLINE READING
Read websites in Dyslexie Font. Adjust the font size spacing interline and color and use the immersive reader for a distraction-free reading. Works with Chrome and Edge browser.
Try it for free with the typeface only or get the full version for only 12 dollar a year.
LANGUAGES
The Dyslexie Font includes all the signs for the following languages:
- Dutch
- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Czech
- Polish
- Swedish
- Norwegian
- Maltese
- Icelandic
DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With 15 years of expertise in text layout, we offer valuable advice on creating dyslexia-friendly legible text layout.
We share our insights with publishers, website builders, news outlets, dyslexia organizations, and government applications, emphasizing the importance of accessible text layout and communication flow.
Make your message universally accessible – let us guide you in creating content that everyone can easily comprehend.
TYPEFACE RESEARCH
Research on the Dyslexie Font consistently shows positively benefits for people with dyslexia. At Dyslexie Font, we embrace this research for better insights and progress.
WHAT WE DID
Reading is undeniably crucial for a brighter future, and at Dyslexie Font, we firmly believe on acknowledging challenges while highlighting the inherent capabilities of individuals, striving to redefine the narrative surrounding dyslexia.
ABOUT DYSLEXIA
Dyslexia is part of the neurodiversity spectrum. Neurodiversity is acknowledging the diversity of human brains. Get complete view about dyslexia.
