Droid Sans is a contemporary sans-serif typeface family designed by Steve Matteson of Ascender Corporation. Introduced as part of Google's Android operating system, the primary intention behind the creation of Droid Sans was to optimize legibility on mobile device screens. This focus on readability and user-interface design reflects the evolving needs of digital content consumption.
Droid Sans features a clean, straightforward design with open forms and a friendly, accessible appearance. It boasts a large x-height (the height of lowercase letters), which significantly contributes to its legibility, especially on small screens where every pixel counts. The typeface avoids overly decorative elements, sticking to simplicity and functionality, which makes it versatile for various applications, whether on mobile interfaces, web content, or print materials.
The family initially included Droid Sans regular and Droid Sans bold, providing essential weight variations to cover a range of textual hierarchies and emphasis within user interfaces. Its characters exhibit a balanced mix of geometric shapes and soft curves, leading to a neutral but welcoming character that feels at home in a myriad of design scenarios.
Over the years, Droid Sans has been embraced beyond the Android platform, finding its place in various branding, marketing, and content projects thanks to its clean, approachable vibe. It’s a testament to the font's design that, while conceived for the specific needs of the early mobile web and app development, it has transcended those boundaries to become a go-to choice for designers seeking clarity, legibility, and a modern aesthetic sense.
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Droid Sans


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584 glyphs, 8698 kerning pairs
Digitized data copyright © 2006, Google Corporation.. Ascender - Droid Sans. Droid Sans. Version 1.00 build 107. DroidSans. Droid is a trademark of Google and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.. Ascender Corporation. Droid Sans is a humanist sans serif typeface designed for user interfaces and electronic communication.. http://www.ascendercorp.com/. http://www.ascendercorp.com/typedesigners.html. This font software is the valuable property of Ascender Corporation and/or its suppliers and its use by you is covered under the terms of a license agreement. This font software is licensed to you by Ascender Corporation for your personal or business use on up to five personal computers. You may not use this font software on more than five personal computers unless you have obtained a license from Ascender to do so. Except as specifically permitted by the license, you may not copy this font software. If you have any questions, please review the license agreement you received with this font software, and/or contact Ascender Corporation. Contact Information: Ascender Corporation Web http://www.ascendercorp.com/. http://ascendercorp.com/eula10.html
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