I Shot the Serif
Spot the serif among the sans-serifs before the timer runs out. Ten seconds long and disproportionately stressful.
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How to get the most from it
I Shot the Serif sits in Design Challenges under Make, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny, competitive and brainy.
About this category: Kerning trials, alignment tests, colour matching and spot-the-difference for interface designers. Humbling in a useful way.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- A reliable laugh
- Chasing a better score
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
I Shot the Serif: quick answers
Is I Shot the Serif free?
Yes. I Shot the Serif is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use I Shot the Serif?
No. You can use I Shot the Serif without signing up for anything.
Does I Shot the Serif work on a phone?
Not well. We file I Shot the Serif as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is I Shot the Serif safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does I Shot the Serif take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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