THIN FONTS ARE A USABILITY NIGHTMARE—AND FINALLY, DESIGNERS ARE WAKING UP

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Thin fonts, once favored for their sleek look, have proven hard to read and inaccessible, especially on mobile and for users with visual impairments. Major brands like Apple and Google are now shifting to bolder, more legible typography to prioritize usability and meet accessibility standards. This marks a broader industry move toward design that puts function over fashion.