Tyra - for designers & thinkers. This is a space for creative and curious people who appreciate design, art, innovation, visual culture and are inspired by documentary history through the prism of real events. We believe that such literature can become a tool for change. After all, reading means breaking stereotypes, exploring facts and opening new horizons.

The store was founded in 2024 during the war, when I realized how important it was for Ukraine to have more practical literature that would inspire and develop creativity even (especially) in difficult times for our country. I started with a selection of Ukrainian publications to broaden your worldview and give you the opportunity to experience the true beauty and delight of books.

Then came European publications, which are still so difficult to find on the shelves of Ukrainian stores and which are so worthy of our attention, because it is important not to miss the context of what is happening in the field of design and visual culture in Europe and the world.

Tyra strives to become the leading design and innovation book store in Ukraine. In our assortment you will find only those books that we ourselves read and consider important. The main focus is design, but you will also find books on philosophy, history, business, fiction and books for children.

We are very interested in documentary historical literature, reportage non-fiction, and biographies of prominent figures, because these are not fictional stories that can inspire change and provoke action.

Tyra readers are Ukrainians. They will never say about themselves: “We are small people, we don’t know everything.” Ukrainians are a creative nation with many extraordinary talented individuals who are moving this world towards positive changes. We want to see more of them.

We opened Tyra in 2024 as an online store. In 2025, the first bookstore appeared in the city of Irpin on the picturesque embankment of this wonderful city. Soon we plan to open another store in the city of Kyiv.

We are created to foster a culture of design, critical thinking, and creativity as drivers of innovation in Ukraine. We believe that design is not just a form, but a way of thinking, changing the environment, and creating the future.

Through carefully selected books that inspire and educate, we support the development of creative industries, popularize Ukrainian cultural heritage and the modern context.

• Creativity as a driver of change
  We see design and creativity as tools not only for creating products, but also for transforming society.
• Freedom, dignity, democracy
  We share and support the fundamental values of an open society. A book is a space of freedom of thought, where ideas for the future are born.
• Ukrainian culture and traditions are the basis of identity
  We will cultivate respect for our heritage and show that it is a source of innovation, not just an artifact of the past.
• Women's rights and equality
  We support feminist discourse, equal opportunities, and the representation of women in design, culture, and business.
• Access to knowledge as a tool of influence
  We select practical, profound, and inspiring books — for designers, thinkers, and anyone who strives to create something new.
• Supporting the Ukrainian creative class
  We are building a platform for the growth of a new generation of designers, architects, artists, cultural figures, and researchers.

Thanks for reading this and getting to know Tyra. You can always contact me directly via info@tyra.com.ua if you have any questions. I look forward to your feedback and will be glad to see you among our customers.

Nadia Abrosymova,

Founder and CEO of Tyra