👉 Type engineering is a specialized field within mechanical engineering that focuses on the design, development, and optimization of typefaces for printing and digital display applications. It involves understanding typography principles, font metrics, and the physical constraints of printing processes to create typefaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Engineers in this field analyze character shapes, spacing, kerning, leading, and anti-aliasing to ensure that fonts perform well across various media, from traditional print to modern digital screens. They also consider factors like readability, scalability, and consistency across different sizes and resolutions, aiming to produce typefaces that meet the needs of designers, printers, and end-users alike.
