Arbitrary Quote by Robert Bringhurst
“Space in typography is like time in music. It is infinitely divisible, but a few proportional intervals can be much more useful than a limitless choice of arbitrary quantities.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Elements of Typographic Style, 1992
Design balances empty space and content, using limited proportional intervals for clarity.
In simple terms: Space guides design like rhythm guides music.
Use few, well‑chosen spaces for impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- layout design
- web design
- print media
- UI design
- branding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which spaces matter?
- What intervals make a design feel balanced?
Too many intervals can clutter and confuse.