The footprint we leave on the earth

How I see my place in the world, my approach to work, and the creative ideas and goals that inspire me.

I was born in Moldova, a small country with a big heart, and I still live here. This is where I built a family with my wonderful wife, Ecaterina Mikitenko. God blessed us with two sons, Serafim and Savelii. My family is my main source of inspiration. My work at Blessed Print has given me freedom and independence, and over the years I have developed more than 20 type families.

Design and creativity are at the heart of my life. Before becoming a type designer, I danced professionally for over 10 years and worked as an actor for over 5 years. When the internet opened up new possibilities, I built my first website and began working as a web designer. Over 15 years in design, I went from working at an advertising agency to freelancing for dozens of clients around the world, creating logos, websites, labels and more.

A few years ago, I felt a strong desire to make the world around me a little better. The film below follows two years of my life as I worked to address the waste problem in a village in Moldova. English subtitles are available.