Define the font’s purpose and style
Research existing typefaces and references
Sketch key letters and overall concept
Choose the character set to include
Set up font metrics and baseline
Draw glyphs in font design software
Build consistent shapes and proportions
Adjust spacing and side bearings
Create kerning pairs
Add punctuation, symbols, and accents
Refine outlines and curves
Test readability at different sizes
Generate multiple weights or styles if needed
Export the font in required formats
Install and test across devices and applications
Fix issues and iterate on the design
Prepare licensing and distribution files