So, far be it for me to tell designers which fonts to use in their creations. They have constraints I can't even begin to understand - brand, communication, etc. But if they expect me to be able to take the lovely design and create a website out of it, especially for a high profile (read 'sueable') client, then I am going to have to be able to use any font they've chosen with the appropriate license.
Because we're all about @font-face these days, are we not?
Recently I get a design through - gorgeous design - using a font that's so expensive to use on the web that we have to substitute it for a cheaper alternative. All good - client agrees. Get to UAT (user acceptance testing) phase and suddenly it's all 'but the font doesn't look the same as on the PSD'. DISASTER!!!
Yes. That's correct. Because it's NOT THE SAME FONT.
So. Designers of the world? Please check the licensing of the fonts you use. It will make my job much easier and ultimately the client much happier.
And isn't that what we all want?
(the happy client)
(although my job being easier is good too)
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