Ferry Ardana Putra

Founded in 2020 by Ferry Ardana Putra in East Java, Indonesia, this foundry represents a significant milestone in Ferry's evolving professional journey. Prior to establishing the foundry, Ferry began exploring his creative potential in 2016 by selling vector designs to various clients. During these early years, he encountered several challenges, including undercompensation and requests for pro bono work from acquaintances, which ultimately tested his resolve as an independent designer.In 2017, Ferry temporarily set aside his freelance design career to focus on university research. After graduating, he embarked on a career as an English teacher at the junior high school level. However, the modest earnings from teaching prompted him to reconsider his professional aspirations, leading him to pursue his creative ambitions with renewed determination.Amid the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Ferry made a decisive shift back to design, this time concentrating on typeface creation's discipline that demanded the acquisition of new skills and rigorous dedication. As a solo, self-reliant designer, he committed himself to mastering the intricacies of typeface design. After approximately three months of intensive study and experimentation, he released his first font on September 23, 2020, Marking the official launch of his journey as a typeface designer.Today, the foundry stands as a testament to Ferry's resilience, adaptability, and commitment to creative excellence. As a solo fighter in the design industry, Ferry continues to push boundaries and refine his craft. His current work primarily focuses on creating typefaces with display, graffiti, black metal, and cyber themes, with occasional forays into brush and sans styles. His work and vision are showcased on his website, faptype.com, which serves as a hub for his innovative typeface creations and ongoing projects.