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.