Type Forward
Type Forward is an independent type foundry founded by Stan Partalev and Mirela Belova. We began our careers in various visual arts fields and gradually became fascinated with typography and type design. As we collaborated on multiple projects, we quickly discovered how well our skills complemented each other, making our partnership seamless and intuitive. We found a perfect balance, with one of us contributing a more creative perspective and the other a technical direction. This synergy propelled us to establish Type Forward and delve into our shared vision of type design.
At Type Forward, our emphasis is on developing high-quality, practical typefaces. We meticulously attend to every detail, ensuring that each letter is thoughtfully designed and harmoniously integrated into the complex framework of a type family. Our typefaces embody deliberate design decisions that harmonize aesthetic appeal and practical functionality.
DESIGN IS: an element without which the world could exist but could not evolve.
Mirela Belova: I began my career as a graphic designer, where I enjoyed blending logic with creativity. However, a typography workshop eight years ago truly ignited my passion for type design. Designing a typeface is a complex process that requires each element to harmonize aesthetically and logically. I relish uncovering the principles that govern letter interactions and optimizing the design process for efficiency and structure.
Stan Partalev: I am the more expressive of the two, aka the problem creator. The technical stuff scares me a lot, and I’m always ready to take a non-technical and rather visual approach to a problem. Type design is a time-consuming exercise that requires patience and consistency. What draws me to type design is the expressiveness I can impart on a typeface, making it not just functional but also soft, friendly, easy-going, sharp, official, elegant, or anything else I might decide.
FONT FAMILIES BY TYPE FORWARD
