My design practice this year was largely an exploration of my Middle Eastern heritage. I am most interested in editorial design and would like to build on my independent project 'MENA Creatives' which a creative network that releases a catalogue of Middle Eastern and North African artists' work.
Acrobat Reader
A response to The lottery in Babylon by Jorge Luis Borges, This is a very interactive piece, with four dimensions. Following the labyrinthian themes in the story the user must explore the folded moving paper pieces. When opening the box a small square book is presented instructing you on how to operate as well as the full text for reference. This is followed by Text, a flat piece of paper cut and folded to that it can shape shift, providing you with syllables that fold away to create new words. Next is a visual interpretation presented as a concertina Linocut book that can be seen as either 2D or 3D. Finally Text and Image is a cube, One moment all photos the next Image.
MENA Creatives
MENA Creatives is a creative network consisting of a website and catalogue of Middle Eastern and North African artists and their work.
Gazelle Festival
Arabic Music and Dance Festival Identity created using arabic calligraphy.
