Chiron A.T. Oderkerk
List of John Benjamins publications for which Chiron A.T. Oderkerk plays a role.
Articles
2024 Script-style degrees: Letter recognition in regular versus special fonts Information Design Journal 29:1, pp. 25–35 | Article
Previous work has shown that letters presented in special fonts with a high degree of script style have a poor recognition rate. We investigated whether there is a breaking point where this deficit sets in. In an experimental paradigm using a three-letter string partial report, 32 participants… read more
2021 Increased letter spacing and greater letter width improve reading acuity in low vision readers Information Design Journal 26:1, pp. 73–88 | Article
Low vision readers depend on magnification, but magnification reduces the amount of text that can be overviewed and hampers text navigation. In this study, we evaluate the effects that font variations letter spacing, letter width, and letter boldness have on low vision reading. We tested 20… read more
2021 Simplification of pharmaceutical pictograms to improve visual acuity Information Design Journal 26:3, pp. 175–192 | Article
The purpose of pharmaceutical pictograms is to help patients manage their medicinal treatment. However, the pictograms often lack perceptual clarity. While they are frequently tested for aspects such as comprehension, little attention has been paid to their legibility. This paper presents the… read more