Summerian

Summerian is an expressionist display typeface designed by Mathis Payet, born from a personal exploration of cuneiform-inspired letterforms. The resulting font reinterprets these primal letterforms through a modern, experimental lens—blending historical reference with abstract, expressive energy.
This is a typeface that bears a resemblance to alphabet designs produced by artists associated with 20th-century German Expressionism, perfect for poster design, visual identities, book and recording covers, and cultural projects that embrace bold form and emotional intensity.
Payet’s design is a tribute to the visual power of early writing systems and their ability to transcend time. With its fractured geometry and raw elegance, Summerian invites designers to explore new narrative possibilities through letterforms that seem carved rather than drawn.