Every new computing platform changes how we read
Books gave information a page.
Screens made it interactive.
Phones made it portable.
Spatial computing is beginning to place it inside the world around us.
AI may change not only where information appears, but how it responds to each person.
MY WORK IS AN ONGOING ATTEMPT TO UNDERSTAND THESE SHIFTS BEFORE THEY BECOME INVISIBLE PARTS OF EVERYDAY LIFE.
The Journal is where the thinking becomes visible. Some entries are essays. Some are notes. Some are ideas still forming. Together, they trace the research behind the work.
Niteesh Yadav’s 4 part series on typography for AR is now the standard on the topic.
New concepts need clear explanations. Mixed reality is upon us and these guidelines from Niteesh make plain some of the key challenges that lay ahead for text — from technical details to reading experiences.
AR One Sans is one expression of a broader research question: how does reading change when text moves beyond the page and into space?
It's the first open source typeface family designed for augmented and virtual reality headsets. Crafted for clarity in complex environments, it features generous spacing, low contrast and sturdy forms for optimal readability. Developed through extensive research and testing, it includes optical weights tailored for both high-end headsets and low-resolution devices, ensuring seamless, reflow-free reading across platforms.
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Occasional notes on typography, interfaces, spatial computing and the future of reading.