Arabic Digital Font Design Standards

Arabic Digital Font Design Standards:

1. Clarity:

• The font should be easy to read and distinguish between letters and numbers.

• The shapes of the letters should be consistent and symmetrical.

• The spacing between letters should be appropriate.

2. Consistency:

• There should be consistency between the letters in terms of size, shape, and weight.

• There should be consistency between the different fonts in the same family.

3. Readability:

• The font should be easy to read on different screens and sizes.

• The font should be clear when printed on paper.

4. Versatility:

• The font should be available in different weights and styles to meet different design needs.

• The font should be available in different formats for use on different devices.

5. Technical Features:

• The font should be compatible with Unicode standards.

• The font should be compatible with different operating systems and computer programs.

• The font should be compressed to save space on the device.

6. Aesthetic Value:

• The font should have a distinctive personality that makes it stand out from other fonts.

• The font should have an aesthetic feel that matches the design needs.

7. Ease of Use:

• The font should be easy to use on different programs.

• The font's documentation and instructions should be clear and easy to understand.

8. Editability:

• The font should be editable to meet different design needs.

• Font editing tools should be easy to use.

9. Legal Protection:

• The font should be protected by copyright or patent.

• The terms of use for the font should be clear and easy to understand.

10. Cost:

• The cost of the font should be reasonable for its value.

• There should be different options to meet different budget needs.

Additional Standards for Arabic Digital Font Design:

1. Arabic Writing Directions:

• The font should be compatible with the Arabic writing direction from right to left.

2. Arabic Letter Linking:

• Arabic letters should be linked correctly.

3. Arabic Diacritics:

• The font should include all Arabic diacritics such as points and vowel marks.

4. Compatibility with Other Arabic Fonts:

• The font should be compatible with other Arabic fonts used in the same project.