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Not every portfolio is content-heavy but most are going to need some form of text-based content. Picking the right fonts can be a tough call because you need to gauge how they look in comparison to other page content. I’ve found the easiest solution is to make your fonts bigger rather than smaller – weed out fonts that don’t fit and replace with better options.
Small fonts have their place in layouts where content has been designed to fit into tight spaces. But not everyone enjoys this style because it’s often harder to read. Plus someone who’s quickly browsing your site may completely miss the content if it’s too small to notice.
Yet huge oversized fonts aren’t always the best choice either – try to strike a general balance with more weight leaning towards larger font sizes. You have an extra scales of justice lying around right?
The portfolio of Adam Mottau demonstrates this balance eloquently. His name/logo and the page headers are typically much bolder and larger while content and navigation links are a bit smaller. But none of the text on his site is “too small” in my opinion. Actually the font sizes could even be increased without any negative effects on the composition.
Notice how elements on his portfolio utilize a lot of negative space. Since he’s using a single-page layout the extra space helps to distinguish between content areas. But it also leaves room for typography to breathe without cramming it all together.