Letters Unleashed - Embracing India's Rich Heritage One Letter at a Time
Step into the extraordinary tale of this typography artist Kimya Gandhi, where scalpels were exchanged for scribbles, and the rhythm of typography's inked verses serenade the world in a symphony of culture, heritage and innovation.
Fit Devanagari, White shapes anchor Fit, maintaining consistent spaces within and around letters
From Scalpels to Scribbles
In the heart of a bustling suburban neighbourhood in Mumbai, where dreams often danced between traditional paths and modern ambitions, a young artist’s story began to unfold. This was no ordinary tale, for it meandered through unexpected twists and turns, defying the expectations of a modest Marathi household that envisioned a future in medicine. Little did they know that destiny had artfully sketched a different path, leading Kimya Gandhi into the world of creativity - one defined by the graceful dance of letters and the enchanting art of typography.
Interchange Devanagari, supporting Latin & Devanagari scripts, Interchange Display is a funky sans serif full of character
Fit DevanagariG, the 10 widths of Fit Devanagari expand and compress by an average of 3600% to make use of every bit of space possible
Embracing the Unknown
A transformative internship at Linotype in Germany became Kimya's first real step into the world of type. With limited opportunities in type design back in India, embarking on this journey in Europe was a bold choice. Yet, driven by her adventurous spirit and unwavering curiosity, she took the plunge, knowing that exploring her passion for designing letters was worth every uncertainty.
Interchange Devanagari, the thin styles of Interchange are delicate yet striking, envisioned to be used at large sizes for billboards to creating interesting social media content
Web Khvabida, along with creating typefaces, Kimya also creates products, this artwork was created to be used on a tote bag, available from the Mota Italic website
