Explore the dynamic world of responsive typography using variable fonts in this JSConf Hawaii 2020 conference talk by Mandy Michael. Discover how variable fonts adapt to diverse screen sizes, environments, and devices, enhancing web typography's flexibility. Learn to leverage existing technologies like Media Queries, JavaScript events, and Sensor or Audio APIs to improve website performance, design, accessibility, and usability. Delve into creative opportunities for storytelling and expression that surpass standard fonts' capabilities. Gain insights on optimizing readability across various situations, from adjusting to different screen sizes to adapting to environmental conditions. Examine practical examples, including performance improvements, flexibility demonstrations, and innovative applications like color scheme adaptations and audio-responsive typography. Understand the potential of variable fonts in revolutionizing web design and user experience, opening new avenues for creative and functional typography on the web.
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