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Abstract

Designing & Maintaining Static Glyph Sets in a Dynamic World

Ken Lunde - Adobe Systems Inc.

Intended Audience: Managers, Software Engineers, Marketers, Font Designers
Session Level: Intermediate, Advanced

CJKV font development has largely been based upon static glyph sets, often called "character collections." CJKV fonts are generally uniform, meaning that many fonts share the same glyph set. This is why static glyph sets are the norm. In a world of changing and evolving standards, both national and international, and with ever-changing publishing needs, it is a challenge to keep static glyph sets up to date. Most CJKV fonts are based on glyph sets that were designed to conform to one or more character set standards. Some glyph sets, such as Adobe-Japan1-4, leap beyond character set standards, and provide additional glyphs that are considered critical for commercial or professional publishing needs. The policies and criteria for designing and maintaining these static glyph sets will be covered in detail, citing specific examples from Adobe Systems' CJKV character collections. The conclusion will demonstrate that as the number of glyphs increase, the burden on font developers increases, and thus necessitates a more dynamic solution.


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