Yamantaka

Yamantaka was originally designed in 2015 for a documentary exploring cultural perspectives on death. The first iteration rejected rigid typographic structures, embracing irregularity and organic forms. In a landscape dominated by pristine, precision-driven fonts, Yamantaka stands apart—its distinct character balancing contemporary refinement with historical resonance. As the design evolved, the need for a broader character set led to extensive experimentation, expanding the letterforms and reshaping the type’s overall texture. This introduced a sense of grandeur and weight, making even concise text feel more substantial and memorable. The result is a typeface with a quiet confidence.

Michael Cina

Michael is an internationally recognized Creative Director and Artist who is currently leading a multi-disciplinary design studio, Cina Associates. His design portfolio includes many prominent Fortune 500 companies including Disney, Apple, American Express, ESPN, Pepsi, Coke, Hewlett Packard, and Microsoft. Over his career, he has applied and synthesized typography, branding, illustration, motion, web, music, photography, art and typefaces to produce an integrated approach to his design. Cina’s work is consistently featured in numerous publications, Emmy winner, Grammy nominee and he has spoken at many global design conferences about his unique vision for design.