The pattern of using text on top of background images has been popular for years. Originating well before web design, text on an image can provide a more emotionally engaging and contextually rich experience. Before present day, images had to be much smaller to allow for significantly slower bandwidth. As connection speeds and screen densities rapidly increase, we are opened up to using much larger images in our designs. Design decisions related to this technique are incredibly important to consider, and developing best practices to govern this practice is imperative to retaining high quality design. One cannot simply place text over any image and expect it to look right.
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