Siwa Typeface

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!

Unoriginal Yet Original Postcards Series

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.

Makhtout Workshop Posters

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.

DO NOT COPY HEART © Poster

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.

Burning Questions Initiative Poster

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?

Unseen Manhood

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.

Egyptian Postal Museum

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.

Design Against Design

“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.

Naguib Mahfouz Museum/ Rebranding

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.

Women Voices and Choices

“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.