Curved text fails when every glyph bends differently: angle, kerning, and center of mass must align
`curved-text-logo` is used in badge logos, event seals, avatar rings, and packaging marks. Common failures include stretched edge glyphs, cramped centers, and mismatched heights between capitals and numerals. Chinese characters on tight radii can collapse into dense blobs. Mixed CJK and Latin usually needs manual kerning beyond default engines. Large-canvas approval is not enough; at 64×64, curved text can become noise. Reading direction also affects brand recognition speed. If text shares a circular boundary with icons, leave breathing room to avoid a cheap crowded look. Transparent PNG anti-aliasing can show halos on dark themes, so review both light and dark surfaces. If assets may become embroidery, foil, or engraving, stroke widths must respect manufacturing minimums.
Curved text workflow
- In `curved-text-logo`, set radius and angle span first, then place text with consistent weight.
- Refine kerning and baseline per segment, especially on mixed-language strings.
- Preview on tiny avatars and both dark/light backgrounds before export.