Nina Stoessinger - Swiss font designer brings words into fashion

Nina at her desk at the Frere-Jones Type design studio. The office is in the Gowanus neighborhood in Brooklyn. © Andrew Lichtenstein
When asked about inspiration, Nina says: "Letters are everywhere." © Andrew Lichtenstein
And books are full of letters. The design studio reference library is stacked with specialist literature and beautiful folios. © Andrew Lichtenstein
Nina is reviewing and discussing some changes on a font in development with chief designer Tobias Frere-Jones. © Andrew Lichtenstein
Nina's view from her office window of downtown Brooklyn. © Andrew Lichtenstein
Browsing through a neighborhood book box somewhere in Brooklyn. © Andrew Lichtenstein
Nina at work in the Gowanus neighborhood office in Brooklyn. © Andrew Lichtenstein
Pushing her bicycle, Nina is on her way home from work. © Andrew Lichtenstein
"Going into Manhattan from Brooklyn, now that feels like a trip to New York! I love the city, especially now that the life and vibrancy have returned." © Andrew Lichtenstein
To wind down from a hectic day at work, Nina likes to take a walk through the Brooklyn Green-Wood cemetery. 2021 Andrew Lichtenstein