Paula Minelgaite

My typefaces explore the shifting boundaries of identity and belonging, drawing inspiration from the places, histories, and social moments that shape how communities form and change. Romford Stencil (2016) channels the tensions of Brexit through fractured, modular letterforms that reflect a union splitting apart. The contrasting upper- and lowercase styles symbolize coexistence without sameness. Named after Romford—where research began and where a majority voted to leave the EU—this typeface is readable in body text yet most powerful at display sizes. Suburban Collier (2020), Romford Stencil’s dreamy humanist demi-serif companion created during the COVID-19 pandemic, draws on the suburban character of Collier Row in East London. It features gentle curves, subtle ligatures, an alternative ‘a’, and broad multilingual support, bringing warmth and personality to both body copy and expressive display work. Together, these typefaces transform place and cultural memory into letterforms that carry emotional depth and visual resonance, making them ideal for designers seeking to convey rich narratives and connections through typography.