June 2018 Summaries

Many businesses are striving to make legal documents more accessible by creating plain-language parallel texts to clarify complex legalese, though these simplified versions are not legally binding. The process involves clearly stating the purpose of these plain-language sections, simplifying complex sentence structures, adding necessary context, and using straightforward language. The aim is to provide readers with understandable summaries while maintaining the essence of the original legal text. Careful attention is given to how these explanations are displayed across different devices, ensuring readability and comprehension. The author shares insights from their experience in crafting these translations, emphasizing the use of familiar and straightforward terms to aid understanding, while recognizing the importance of collaborating with legal professionals for accurate legal content.

Typography encompasses the style, arrangement, and appearance of text, extending beyond just font choice to include text size, content length, and stylistic elements such as color and italics. Designers are encouraged to understand and leverage various typographic tools to enhance their work. Among the tools highlighted are Typekit Practice, which offers educational lessons on typography, and FontFace Ninja, a Chrome extension that allows users to easily identify fonts on websites. Additionally, Hoefler&Co. provides a platform for discovering new fonts and layout ideas, while Typewolf serves as a resource for designers seeking font recommendations and real-world examples of typography in use.

Presenting Webflow Hosting to clients requires understanding their technical knowledge and needs, dividing them into less-tech-savvy clients and those with more technical requirements. For clients with limited technical expertise, the focus should be on the benefits of Webflow Hosting, such as easy access to the Designer and Editor for site flexibility, and the platform's capability to handle high traffic with speed and reliability, as it uses multiple servers across various locations. This ensures clients can make content changes independently and assures them of the hosting's robustness, as evidenced by major companies like HelloSign, Khan Academy, and IDEO using it. For technically inclined clients, a deeper discussion may be necessary to address specific concerns and requirements, but for most, the conversation highlights cost-saving benefits and Webflow's capacity to support their site should suffice.