the poster was part of project that represents Egyptian folk songs in different Egyptian governorates in different occasions

the poster contains Egyptian visuals that represents the diversity of background in the Egyptian culture

Born in 2017 initially as a space for Lama Ahmed to express her relationship with the chaotic and tenacious Cairo, Habashtakanat slowly became what it was set out to be from the beginning: a documentation of the visible and an exploration of its hidden meaning. Each issue is a jungle of words and photographs encapsulating living, being, grieving and commuting in the city.The focus shifts in the second issue from the streets to the people and how Cairo is redefined through each person Lama meets.

Takh-takh font is a decorative Arabic font that is inspired by the famous Egyptian series “لن أعيش في جلباب أبي”, The font possess a chunky, bubbly and appetizing aesthetic, along with inktraps and small counterforms. Strokes are wide with rounded edges and bold to make a visual impact and a sense of prominence while maintaining an approachable and playful appearance.

A young cairene woman going by her day in the bustling crowded city of Cairo in search for color and good vibes.

This artwork reflects an old Arabic quote that encourages patience, persistence, and taking steps forward, reminding us that continued effort will lead to achieving our goals.

The poster highlights the idea that life can be both easy and difficult at times. It doesn’t follow a straight path, and when things aren’t perfect or successful, it’s natural to feel discouraged and want to give up. However, it’s crucial to accept this reality and embrace the highs and lows of life.

This poster was inspired by one of my favorite music tracks (El Atr). I created the artwork because I often find myself relating to the lyrics and the story it tells.

This lettering piece is about The Egyptian saying “Blessing is in the movement.” It encourages us to keep working and moving forward, leading to progress and good outcomes.

The poster emphasizes that consistent, small efforts are more effective than large, infrequent ones. Steady progress over time leads to better results than sporadic bursts of effort.

Upbeat German electronic band KID SIMIUS shared their interest in collaborating to work on
designs for their ongoing Europe tour and an album cover for their new single. Initially based in Granada, they were interested in integrating Arabic in their posts. This work won the typographic excellence award at the TDC69 Competition and the TDC Ascenders Awards 2023.

I participated in the Heart Director’s Club project for their March Edition. The HDC team invited
twelve female designers from around the world to create a poster based on their favorite
empowering song by a female musician. Each poster is limited edition and the size of a vinyl
cover. The song I chose is an Arabic Egyptian poetic song titled “Ala Wara’a El Fol,” which translates to “Alongside The Jasmine Flowers”––contemporary cover by Egyptian artist Dina El Wedidi.

Ma’as typeface is a family of variable, experimental, Arabic and Latin fonts inspired by Al-Kufi Al-Handassi and by early XXth century geometric fonts. Through this work, I question the balance of power between Latin and Arabic script as well as the technological tools’ efficiency that made for drawing Arabic characters. The historical calligraphic reference for each of the two scripts aims to avoid stylistic mimicry of one towards the other and to interact seamlessly in a common graphic space.

I dove into some nostalgic ’60s vibes on this one. I wanted to capture the familiarity seen in
Egyptian comic book covers under a wholesome Ramadan theme, depicting the look of Cairo streets during this time.

House Plants: A Simple Guide zine showcases ten easy-care plants, with simple tips for watering, sunlight, and propagation. Each plant comes with a delightful illustration that makes caring for it a breeze whether you’re just starting or already have a green thumb.

Standing at the edge of the ocean, I was struck by the awe-inspiring view of the mountains,
creating an indelible image that demanded to be shared. The haunting melody of William
Fitzsimmons’ “Second Hand Smoke” provided the perfect soundtrack, intensifying the profound
connection I felt with my surroundings.

I created this vibrant and jazz-induced poster for a Minaret Records event in Brooklyn, NYC, at
Owl Music Parlor. The event featured talented artists such as Chiquita Magic, Zach Phillips, and Anaïs Maviel.

Siwa is a Multilingual typeface that was created for the screens and the design of daily uses in general, A geometric treat, Siwa’s design draws inspiration from timeless traditional rules of calligraphy with a modern perspective.

Available in nine weights from thin to black, supports OpenType feature for more than 90 languages, including all Latin and Arabic based languages letters and supports the Hindi, Latin, Persian and Urdu numbers. Siwa will speak your language!

The structure of these postcards follows the basis of the Makhtout theme under the Makhtout project by Sherine Salla. Some of the manuscripts that inspired me had a postcard mindset, illustrating places with iconic elements and inviting people to them. My contemporary interpretation of this mindset is creating postcards of grand Attaba, the busiest, most lively local district in Cairo. It’s an all-you-can-find kind of place.

From Maktout Workshop: “Who Stole the Chicken?” — a riddle from a 1970s Egyptian zine narrating a poem about a stolen chicken. The poem riddle posters and its four suspects—lion, fox, snake, thief—were inspired by the design of decorative manuscripts, floral and geometric patterns. The structure of these postcards follows the basis of the Makhtout theme under the Makhtout project by Sherine Salla.

My design concept pays homage to Iranian design, incorporating elements from calendars,
Persian manuscripts, layouts, and drawings. These were trials of uncommissioned work for
Mahalla Events at Cabaret Sauvage and La Flèche d’Or.