Hi! I’m Olga, aka Letterka.
I’m a lettering artist and type designer.
Before diving head-first into lettering and type design, I worked as a brand designer and art director, which gave me a strong eye for the bigger picture. That experience helps me find the right lettering style to fit seamlessly into a design, illustration, or brand.
I’m especially drawn to the dual nature of letters — they’re both graphic symbols and a way to communicate. You can read them for their meaning, but their shape, style, and flow can add emotion, contrast, or even surprise. You can stretch, bend, or melt them to create something truly unique.
To me, drawing letters is like a language — one I 'speak' through my work. It’s fascinating how letters have forms we’ve known since childhood, yet they can be reshaped in endless ways and still remain recognizable.
I love exploring all kinds of styles, from classic and elegant to wild and expressive. It all depends on the project and the story it needs to tell.
Contact me —>
olga.s.kovalenko@gmail.com
I’ve had a pleasure to work with wonderful clients including Marvel Studios, 1895.io, Russian Pointe, Bownce, WeatherWell, Gakko, Gren and type design foundries Interval Type, Contrast Foundry.
Awards
2026, ADC Bronze Cube, USA
2026, TDC, Type-High Award Bronze, Certificate of Typographic Excellence, USA
2026, Tokyo TDC, Excellent work, Japan
2026, Communication Arts Award of Excellence, USA
2024, Morisawa Type Design Competition, Finalist
2020, ADC Silver Cube, USA
2020, Communication Arts Award of Excellence, USA
2019, ADC Merit Award, USA
2019, Communication Arts Award of Excellence, USA
Publications
2026, The World’s Best Typography, Typography 46,
TDC & Slanted Publishers, Germany
2026, Tokyo TDC Annual Book Vol.37, Japan
2026, Communication Arts Typography Annual, USA
2025, Yearbook of Lettering #2, Slanted Publishers, Germany
2024, 2025 Fight for Kindness, annual book
2021, Forum 42 Journal of Letter Exchange, UK
2020, Communication Arts Typography Annual, USA
2019, Typomania Festival Catalogue, Moscow
2019, 2020, 2024,
Typism Book Issues 5, 6 & 10, Australia
2019, Communication Arts Typography Annual, USA
2017, The 6th International Exhibition of Calligraphy Catalogue, Russia
Features
Miscellaneous
2025 Speaker at Design + Type Festival, Moscow Polytechnic University
2025 Speaker at Typofriends, Saint-Petersburg
2024, Guest speaker at the Type Design Workshop
2020, Lecture on German Calligraphy of XX century, Online-Scriptorium.
2020, Curator of the German Calligraphy Section, Typomania Festival.
2019, Solo Exhibition ‘Ink and Quiet’ (calligraphic embroideries), Typomania Festival.
Services
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Lettering for Packaging
I’ve worked on everything from cookies and candies to sausages — and yes, even cat litter. Let’s make your brand stand out on the shelf.
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Merch & Apparel
Corporate gifts, apparel, anniversary goodies and holiday treats — custom lettering can make your merch feel unique, personal, and just a bit more fun.
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Wordmarks
Need to fine-tune your logo or create a new wordmark from scratch? From expressive and character-driven to clean and classic — let’s find out what your brand truly needs.
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Editorial Lettering
Lettering for book covers, magazines, headlines, and layouts — anywhere your words need a little extra personality.
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Advertising & Marketing
Whether it’s a campaign headline or a social media teaser — lettering can add punch, personality, and a clear voice to your visuals.
