Testing Baby Boho for a Creative Portfolio Redesign
I was working on a redesign for a creative portfolio site when I stumbled upon Baby Boho. It’s a handwritten font with a hippie-inspired vibe, and it immediately caught my eye. As a web designer focused on building brand identity through typography, I knew this could be the perfect fit for a client who wanted to feel more casual and approachable.
Baby Boho has that organic, free-flowing look that feels like it was scribbled by hand. The curves are soft, the lines are playful, and it carries a sense of warmth that’s hard to achieve with most digital fonts. It reminded me of those vintage illustrated books or the kind of handwriting you’d see in a personal journal. This made me think of how it could work for a lifestyle blog, a boutique store, or even a children’s brand.
I started by testing it in the hero section of the portfolio homepage. The headline read “Welcome to My World,” and I placed it over a full-screen image of a sunlit studio space. At first glance, it felt too whimsical for a professional portfolio, but as I adjusted the size and contrast, it began to feel more balanced. The key was to pair it with a clean sans serif font for body text—something like Montserrat or Open Sans—to keep the design from feeling cluttered.
One of the biggest considerations was readability. While Baby Boho is a display font, it’s not meant for long paragraphs. I used it for headlines, section titles, and call-to-action buttons. For example, the “View My Work” button had the font applied, and it looked great against a light background. But when I tried using it on dark mode sections, the contrast wasn’t enough. I had to increase the font weight slightly and add a subtle drop shadow to make sure it stood out without overwhelming the layout.
On mobile devices, I noticed that the small details in the font—like the loops and flourishes—could sometimes get lost. So I made sure to test it at smaller sizes and ensured that the spacing between letters (tracking) was adjusted for better legibility. I also kept the line height generous so that the text didn’t feel cramped on smaller screens.
Another place where Baby Boho shone was in the project thumbnails. Each featured a short title like “Illustration Series” or “Typography Experiments,” and the font gave them a unique character that matched the creative theme of the portfolio. It felt like a natural extension of the client’s personality, which was exactly what they were going for.
I also considered how Baby Boho would work with other elements on the page. When paired with a minimalist sans serif, it created a nice contrast without being jarring. I experimented with different weights and styles, but found that the regular weight worked best for most headings. The font included alternate characters, which allowed me to add a bit of variation without making the text look inconsistent.
For the footer section, I used a lighter version of the same font to create a friendly sign-off. It helped reinforce the brand’s tone while keeping the overall design cohesive. I made sure that all the instances of Baby Boho were consistent across the site—whether it was in the navigation menu, project titles, or social media links.
Before finalizing the design, I checked the licensing information for Baby Boho. Since the client needed the font for multiple pages and potential future projects, I made sure the commercial license covered all the use cases. It was important to confirm that the font supported the languages the client might need, especially if they planned to expand their reach internationally.
Overall, Baby Boho added a unique touch to the portfolio without sacrificing usability. It helped convey the right mood and personality while still maintaining a polished and professional look. If you’re looking for a display font that feels both creative and functional, this one is definitely worth considering for your next web project.
