Yulia Gonina is the founder of Schrifteria Foundry and an expert in type design with over 10 commercial typefaces to her name, many of them internationally awarded and commercially successful.

Previously an art director at TypeType, one of the leading type foundries, she worked with global corporations and creative teams, gaining deep expertise in both large-scale branding and experimental typography.

Having lived in 3 countries and traveled to more than 20, Yulia draws inspiration from the ever-changing visual cultures around her. She has a keen eye for local typographic traditions and seamlessly incorporates them into her work.

Beyond design, she values collaboration and clear communication. She enjoys connecting with people from different backgrounds, ensuring that every project — whether a corporate identity or a niche creative endeavor — is executed with precision, insight, and impact.

Alena Linnask is a graphic designer specializing in typography and visual identity. For the past four years, she has focused on type specimens, shaping how fonts are presented and perceived. Previously, she worked in exhibition identity at a contemporary art museum, designing over 50 exhibitions and crafting visuals for 100+ typefaces.

Her work has earned international recognition, with typefaces she designed specimens for winning major awards and being featured in the Adobe Top Picks and Behance Typography Gallery. She is also passionate about poster design, with her works exhibited at:

• Ecuador Poster Biennial 2024, Metropolitan Cultural Center
• Golden Bee 2022, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
• Poster Annual 2023, Honorable Mention, USA
• 5th International Poster Biennale, Lublin, Poland
• BIPB International Poster Art Biennale 2021, South Korea

Having lived in 5 countries and traveled to over 20, Alena draws inspiration from historical references, cultural aesthetics, and visual storytelling.