Ekarv text | Mouseion: artists' reflections on museums
These are the 'Ekarv' Guidelines for writing readable texts.
Generally, the principles seem to make sense, though too strict and too unlike real English
Ekarv text | Mouseion: artists' reflections on museums: Guidelines
One idea expressed per line
Line breaks placed at natural pauses in a sentence
No more than 3 lines per sentence
Simple sentence structures, no complex clauses
Use active forms of the verb where possible
Conversational rhythms, easily spoken out loud
Maximum 52 characters per line (including spaces)
Maximum 8 lines per paragraph
Maximum 15 lines for labels, 22 lines for panels (including spaces)
This framework provides a strict discipline for writing and is initially quite difficult to work within. It also has significant implications for design, as the placing and spacing of text is absolutely crucial and the short line length imposes a portrait format on the final label. It is therefore extremely important to work closely with designers from the beginning of the process.
Generally, the principles seem to make sense, though too strict and too unlike real English
Ekarv text | Mouseion: artists' reflections on museums: Guidelines
One idea expressed per line
Line breaks placed at natural pauses in a sentence
No more than 3 lines per sentence
Simple sentence structures, no complex clauses
Use active forms of the verb where possible
Conversational rhythms, easily spoken out loud
Maximum 52 characters per line (including spaces)
Maximum 8 lines per paragraph
Maximum 15 lines for labels, 22 lines for panels (including spaces)
This framework provides a strict discipline for writing and is initially quite difficult to work within. It also has significant implications for design, as the placing and spacing of text is absolutely crucial and the short line length imposes a portrait format on the final label. It is therefore extremely important to work closely with designers from the beginning of the process.
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