The poster “FilBalkona” is designed for the imaginary Music Festival in Balconies in Egypt, capturing characteristics of the Egyptian culture in balconies. The poster was selected among the Hundred best Arabic poster 4th-edition and Cairo Prints, 4th-Edition.

The artist reflects his spiritual love for nighttime, as it provides him with a moment of peace to process his thoughts about the day, his emotions, or even life in general, offering him comfort, and vision.

The poster is inspired by Egyptian Islamic art.

The *Gelbab* project is designed to inform and inspire youth about the cultural significance of galabeyas from across Egypt. Through visually captivating animated videos and legend map posters, I bring to life the unique stories behind galabeyas from Nubia, Assuit, Coptic and Islamic traditions, the Delta, Wahat, and Siwa. This project aims to break stereotypes surrounding traditional clothing, making heritage accessible and appealing to a modern audience while preserving its essence.

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This project showcases a branding proposal for ArchiveLab, a new addition to Cimatheque, an alternative film center in Downtown Cairo. The logotype and branding thoughtfully integrate subtle elements inspired by both the Archive and the film industry, emphasizing the interdisciplinary essence of the Archive and its unique role in the cultural landscape.

The poster, created for an exhibition titled “Design by Nature,” showcases student-designed tiles inspired by plants in Cairo. Its vibrant green background reflects the theme of nature, while geometric patterns and hand-drawn botanical illustrations emphasize the fusion of art and the environment. The bold typography and structured layout effectively convey the exhibition details, creating an inviting and visually engaging design .

Purple Brain is a block-printed picture book featuring a collection of short poems and stories told from a melancholic perspective, paired with whimsical illustrations. It’s a year of dedicated craftsmanship, as every—illustration, carving, hand-printing, and binding—was completed manually by a single artist. The first edition consists of 20 copies, and we are currently seeking a publisher to bring the project to a wider audience.

This triptych explores the experience of growing up in Cairo, a city pulsating with energy and noise. It reflects the inescapable rhythm of a place that never stops, where stillness is a rarity. Cairo’s relentless energy serves as both a backdrop and a shaping force of one’s identity, highlighting how the city’s constant noise is intertwined with the personal journey of growth.

It is a satirical interpretation of the popular saying ‘Eating, grazing, and lack of craft.’ This artwork visually critiques the concept in a humorous and thought-provoking manner.

Cairo in the morning, where love blooms in silence. Amid the crowds, fleeting glances hold untold secrets. Love here mirrors the city—crowded with contradictions, vibrant yet hidden, beginning and ending quietly.

It is a satirical interpretation of the popular saying ‘Eating, grazing, and lack of craft.’ This artwork visually critiques the concept in a humorous and thought-provoking manner.

This poster documents the results of a design experiment that features letterforms created from grid patterns. The creation of letterforms is inspired by intricate grids derived from the landscape of Cairo. The design experiment celebrates the city’s visually rich patterns, through the use of urban elements that inform and enrich the design.

The artist was studying how to illustrate using only ornaments and also learning how to create bilingual calligraphy—writing in both Arabic and English in the same style without using a matchmaking technic.

The poster represents the Egyptian movie “Yawm Min Omri”, capturing the essence of love of Zubaida Tharwat and Abdel Halim Hafez and reflecting the film’s theme through the contract of black, white and red. Poster was selected among the Hundred Best Arabic Posters – 4th edition.

The idea is that when the screen turns black, you see your reflection on it. The artist was reflecting his feelings about doomscrolling for too long as a way to escape his dark thoughts. However, when he closes his phone, it ends with him seeing his reflection—depressed and sad—yet his thoughts remain.

Cairo’s nights, where each sunset begins a new tale. In this restless city, lives intertwine in fleeting moments that could last seconds or stretch into a night of endless encounters. The streets whisper secrets, strangers cross paths, and stories unfold under the cover of darkness. Yet, as dawn arrives, the rhythm resumes its monotony, and the magic fades. Under a sun that spares no one, we wake as strangers once more, bound by a city that forgets, yet holds us in its grasp.

Last winter in Berlin felt heavy, with tensions rising after the ban on pro- Palestinian protests and a growing sense of division. This atmosphere made me notice everyday objects differently, with a sense of nostalgia that brought new meaning to them. This inspired my zine, a collection of objects around the theme of “Home.” Each piece tells a personal story, like a mini museum of memories, inviting others to reflect on their own connection to objects and what “Home” really means to them.

Sefsaf is an education center that improves Arabic language among American diploma students in Egypt. Sefsaf posters include foldable poster with the full touchpoints, promotional posters,and Arabic grammar posters, which their layout was inspired by the circle grids found on medieval Islamic astrolabes. Sefsaf education center was done as a group project in Global Communication Course I in the 6th semester by the group members: MennatAllah Tarek, Nada Ali, and Sarah El-Sharkawy.

This work reflects scenes and feelings going on inside the artist’s mind The recipient is left with the painting confronting his feelings in the subconscious mind

Cats are everywhere in Cairo! This zine based on the satirical narrative of ‘What if cats took over’. Many Egyptians hold exaggerated fear towards street cats; what if cats were actually thugs that terrorize and overtake the streets of Cairo? The theme of trespassing, survival, and fear is illustrated by picturing cats as thugs, but it also shines light on the struggles of street cats.

The artist was self – studying how to illustrate, and also was studying the use of textures, learning how to experiment with them without overusing them.

This is a heartfelt reminiscence about a grandmother who would always play a cherished game called (The Egg), a game that brought joy to every visit. The simple yet delightful game involved a five-part song, with a finger taken down with each line until all fingers were down, ending in laughter. This cherished memory stayed meaningful even after her passing and was later shared with a younger sibling, becoming a beloved part of their childhood.

This publication showcases the contemporary cultures of Arab countries, aiming to reflect their true image and current realities. Through interviews with 22 artists and photographers from 13 nations, it documents the diverse creativity and cultural expressions shaping the modern Arab world. The project seeks to challenge stereotypes and provide an authentic insight into the region’s vibrant and evolving identity.