“Heaven or Las Vegas” by Cocteau Twins flashes my memory of a building I was running toward at dusk when I was a little girl.”Heaven or Las Vegas” by Cocteau Twins flashes my memory of a building I was running toward at dusk when I was a little girl.

DO NOT COPY HEART poster is part of my ongoing series visualizing Cairo’s street scenes and draws inspiration from a local gum package I discovered in Attaba—one of the city’s busiest and most visually vibrant areas. Featuring bold typography and a sassy baby mascot, the design aims to capture the essence of the entire package in poster form. The poster was selected as one of 180 finalists from 2,341 submissions for the 2024 International Poster Competition, Exhibition, and Book.

This poster is my contribution to the Burning Questions initiative by Amyra Radwan and Sina
Gösele. Their project invites questions about diversity, inclusion, and pluralism within the realm of design and theory. I wanted to communicate a personal struggle I was facing at that time, and still partly do, so I raised a question and inner fight: How can I shape my creative, daily bread as a visionary?

just your “not so usual” playful poster

This is vol.1 of a series of posters, where i experiment with “Brutalism” style.. hence the name, Staying true to it’s roots, I’ve infused the style with my own creative twist, pushing its boundaries to create a distinctive visual statement.

“The monkey with a vest” is an Egyptian saying used for those who go with the flow without understanding. It reflects what the youth are going through, this phase of confusion and difficult events, but they have nothing except simply going with the flow.”

These images are part of a long-term project that delves into Egypt’s deeply rooted societal stereotypes, shaped by cultural norms and collective expectations. I aim to expose the unseen constraints that confine men to rigid roles, often obscuring the diversity of their identities. This collection seeks to break beyond these societal boundaries, presenting men as they want and feel—free from imposed expectations and closer to their authentic selves.

The Project is made out of experimenting with mixed media as Recycling grass with a photograph. The project aims to explore the delicate balance between nature and human consumption.

“The monkey with a vest” is an Egyptian saying used for those who go with the flow without understanding. It reflects what the youth are going through, this phase of confusion and difficult events, but they have nothing except simply going with the flow.

We cannot stay silent about things that actually matters.
Let go of your inner child so it can heal. And proceed in the present.
Digital collage. with analog photography.

The poster celebrates the Egyptian Postal Museum, established in 1886, delving into the fascinating history of postal cards in Egypt, and showcasing their evolution and significance. This historical landmark not only preserves the legacy of postal communication but also stands as a testament to Egypt’s rich past and its contributions to transportation and logistics.

Custom Arabic lettering design inspired by the Reqaa script, with sharp slanted lines introducing a dynamic element reflecting the company’s innovation and
distinctiveness.

A series of 4 postage stamps based
on custom Arabic typography, which is inspired
by the oldest forms of Kufi script and the ancient Egyptian Lotus flower.

“Design Against Design” explores Cairo’s intimate streets, revealing how residents creatively repair and redesign everyday objects that often go unnoticed. This book celebrates the coexistence of disparate elements, where fractured pieces come together in harmony. This blend of artisanal and industrial, organic and synthetic, captures the essence of Cairo—a city caught between its rural roots and urban vibrancy. Each object testifies to the residents creativity defining Cairo’s urban experience.

Exploratory typography reflecting the strength of the bond between soul mates featuring a structural steady English custom type intertwined with
Arabic thuluth script carrying the same meaning,
colors are vibrant and lively to capture feelings and emotions. The design is

The rebranding of the Naguib Mahfouz Museum explores the intersection of literature and design, reflecting Cairo’s vibrant cultural landscape. Inspired by Mahfouz’s narratives, I employed a modern visual identity that integrates elements of traditional Arabic aesthetics with contemporary design practices. This project revitalizes the museum’s image and invites engagement with Egyptian heritage, encouraging everyone to connect with the rich storytelling that defines Egyptian culture.

“The worst thing parents can do to their children is become the harsh voice in their minds—the voice that harshly criticizes and kills the dream while it’s still an idea.”

These illustrations explore societal pressures on women, highlighting the burden of expectations and the fight for individuality and autonomy in a restrictive world.

Mohamed Hakem, a master caricature artist, shaped Egypt’s art scene with sharp insight and wit, leaving a profound mark on my artistic vision and journey.

Salah Jahin, a poetic icon and visionary artist, shaped Egypt’s art scene with timeless humor and emotion, inspiring my creative journey deeply.

Eid El Fitr is a celebration marking the end of holy Ramadan month. In this digital age, people send digital postcards to their friends and family. So why not go back to the traditional way and print them to share with our loved ones. The postcards are filled with inside jokes, relatable mishaps that make sense during this season. They were made by mixing Arabic lettering and quirky illustrations and printed using Rizo printer under Risomasr.

“ّIn memory of the Nile boats” is a short zine created to document the history of the demolished spectacular residential nile boats. This zine is created as a personal experimental project by a despaired admirer aiming to collect the lost pieces of Egypt’s historical monuments that existed by the banks of the mighty river for over a hundred years, and to use this zine to speak about people who have lived there and were forced to leave the only places they called homes for decades.

dina visits different thrift markets in Cairo hunting for the perfect ‘wasted’ item to bring back to life whether in the form of a stop motion or an invention. In this project dina visited the Azbakeya used books market to animate a ‘talking book’. The trash-ure this time was a pile of misprinted books, using book folding and replacement animation techniques dina can magically get a book to talk. dina’s work invites viewers to see trash, waste or preloved items in ways they’ve never seen before.