Creating typography and design for print is not the same as creating it for a digital device with a screen. There are some key differences you need to keep in mind.
- A screen is backlit
- can affect visibility of text or strain readers eyes
- Color variation from device to device
- Relationship of screen size and magnifying options to text size and resolution
- Interactivity (links)
- Harder to read type on a screen
- Shows differently on each screen/platform
- Internet connection
Specifically, when thinking about fonts and typography on a screen, some things that will make your text much more legible are:
- Higher x-height
- Greater apertures
- Slightly looser letter spacing
- Generous bowl shape
- Clear shoulders
- Clear ascenders and descenders
A great resource as you move forward is The Elements of Typographic Style Applied to the Web. It’s essentially the web typographer’s bible and can be found here!