Typeface designers need letterform changes evaluated both as individual glyphs and in real text context. A useful workspace must preserve the connection between the original reference, the selected record and the discussion around a change. Showing more information alone would not resolve that handoff.

• Keep character strip and contour layers connected to the selected work.
• Make style labels visible at the point where decisions are reviewed.
• Retain revision comparison and critique notes through the handoff.

The design starts with a huge glyph canvas with contour tools and a bottom character strip. Inspect an original letterform with visible contour handles and spacing guides. The remaining views separate exploration, coordination and review into layouts suited to their content. A black, ivory and acid green palette gives the product its own visual identity, while selected-record panels keep details close to the working surface.

• Inspect an original letterform with visible contour handles and spacing guides.
• Compare letter pairs and word samples with spacing references.
• Review a type family through large editorial text specimens and style labels.
• Compare glyph revisions with positioned comments and character notes.