About Me

I am an NYC-based lettering artist, graphic designer, and design professor. My minimalist style reflects an admiration for work such as the pure marks by Stefan Kanchev & the beautiful typography of Doyald Young. As one happy client put it, ‘…Nikita’s work is conceptual, clean, and the reasoning behind every design decision is crystal clear.’ Focusing mainly on logotypes and lettering, I have worked on a variety of design projects for local and international clients. As an ambigram expert, I've taught several ambigram workshops – in addition to having written a book about them. My work has been featured in multiple design books, magazines, and websites.

My love of bad puns and jokes is second only to my love for typography. To pass the time between projects, I read, scuba dive, skydive, wingwalk, ski (not very gracefully), and travel.

Partial Client List

Time, Inc. • Wunderman • Brooklyn Public Library • Art Directors Club • Harlequin Press • Pearson Education • FCB Chicago • HOW Magazine • TBWA\CHIAT\DAY • F&W Media