Roshni Kumaravel

(she/her) is a graphic designer and illustrator specialising in publication design and print production. 

Roshni graduated from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn in 2025 and is currently at the Center for Book Arts in New York. 

Roshni’s practice is informed by an interest in analog image-making processes and material exploration.

Roshni is currently based in New York, and can be contacted by email at roshni.kumaravel@gmail.com

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Bates Roman
Typeface Design
2025

‘Bates Roman’ is a typeface inspired by the numbers stamped by an old Bates Automatic Machine (No. 49). The scotch roman numerals on the machine had a softness when printed out, owing to the filled-in inktraps. These filled-in inktraps provide a gentle, splotchy texture.


Using these numbers as a starting point I drew the rest of the characters referencing the filled inktraps and splotchy rhythm to create this high-contrast serif typeface.

Project Index


Is a Swedish Fish a Real Fish?Publication What is a Photobook?PublicationBates RomanTypefaceA Non-Comprehensive Guide to Growing your Own FoodPublicationMiscellaneous sketches and animationsIllustrationOIA FlyersMarketingThe Sustainability Network IdentityIn this park we are Free.PublicationTEDxNapierBridgeMarketingBritish Council: Festival ConnectionsIllustration