The Union of Bulgarian Artists (UBA), known in Bulgarian as Съюз на българските художници (СБХ), is the largest and oldest professional organization of its kind in the country. To manage its extensive history and diverse membership of thousands of visual artists, the UBA adopted Mont by Fontfabric as its primary digital typeface.

The choice of Mont brings a sense of “geometric clarity and minimal elegance” to an institution with roots dating back to 1893. While the UBA oversees everything from classical oil painting to contemporary installations, Mont’s versatile 22-style family provides a neutral yet distinct framework that works across editorial layouts and UI. The typeface's sharp details, like the pointed apexes of the M, echo the precision of fine art, while its high legibility ensures that the organization’s complex historical archives and exhibition schedules remain accessible to a global audience. This typographic shift marks a transition from the academic traditions of the 20th century to a modern, digital-first presence in the 21st.

Lazarev Agency designed an interactive promo page for NODO Film Systems’ upgraded product, Inertia Wheels MAX, aiming to create an immersive experience that simulates holding and using the advanced equipment. The core concept was to evoke a strong desire for ownership by guiding users through an interactive journey, highlighting the technology behind the Inertia Wheels with integrated 3D visuals.

The website features a prominent 3D model of the Inertia Wheels MAX in the hero section, complemented by impactful copy and engaging interactivity. The visual design utilizes a dark background with trendy gradients and straight lines to convey innovation, incorporating an immersive content flow with 3D models, animation, and horizontal scrolling.

Our font, Mont, was a key typographic choice for this project. Known for its strict geometry, Mont creates a harmonious contrast with the playful, tech-driven atmosphere of the site. It effectively conveys an “engineering feel” while being balanced by colorful gradients, reinforcing the product's precision and modern design within a dynamic digital environment.

As part of the revitalization of The Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis, the largest Early Christian temple in Bulgaria, a comprehensive environmental graphics system was developed to guide visitors through its rich and layered history. This site, which transitioned from a Roman temple to a majestic Christian basilica, and later to a medieval settlement and cemetery, is now a vibrant visitor center.

Facing the challenge of presenting over a hundred bilingual exhibition materials with diverse content (images, illustrations, texts, and graphics) in varying sizes, the design team prioritized flexibility and clarity. The core objective was to create an accessible and engaging experience for all visitors, from children to adults.

Given the text-heavy nature of the content, typography was a central consideration. For prominent titles, Bebas Neue was chosen. Its sans-serif, narrow characteristics allowed for compact yet impactful headlines, crucial for longer titles. For the main body text, the sans-serif type family Mont was selected. Mont’s clean and geometric proportions ensure excellent legibility, making long paragraphs easy to read throughout the exhibition.

The color palette, inspired by the Basilica’s mosaics, plays a vital role in differentiating the bilingual text (dark blue for Bulgarian, brick red for English) and aiding navigation. Ivory serves as the primary background color, with warm orange used to highlight key elements. Extensive use of illustrations helps set the atmosphere and fill historical gaps, allowing visitors to vividly imagine ancient life in Philippopolis, particularly in the interactive “Discovery Zone” for children. This thoughtful integration of typography, color, and illustration brings the Basilica’s complex story to life.

Balyandrasi is an event filled with light-hearted stories and conversations on casual topics. This stand-up show, organized by the iconic publication ТаблоID (TabloidID), brings together well-known and successful individuals from various fields, including fashion and business. They humorously share their own failures, emphasizing that great success is often accompanied by setbacks, especially during these challenging times when every industry is struggling to survive under difficult conditions.

The evening is hosted by the brilliant Masha Efrosinina and the witty Roman Kravets, with the musical part of the event featuring TVORCHI, participants of Eurovision 2023.

Darkness never lasts forever, and there's a special joy in laughing at our own mishaps in warm company. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales goes to support the Ukrainian Army.

Fontfabric’s Mont was used for the design of this event's landing page.

Homecoming is a handcrafted candle company based in Vancouver, B.C. Kati Forner of Kati Forner Design created the brand identity and packaging, which features Framboisier by Quentin Schmerber, alongside Mont Heavy by Mirela Belova and Svetoslav Simov. Accompanying text is set in Aurèle Sack’s LL Brown Bold.

Images by Nineteen Ten Home, Paul Lee, and Sheena Zilinski.