Modar Typeface Catalogue

Modar emerged from a single spark of inspiration: one letter. This letter was originally part of a typeface designed by the renowned Arabic type designer Mostafa El Abasiry. This letter became the foundation upon which Modar was built, evolving into a full-fledged typeface that balances modernity, minimalism. The aim of this catalogue is to provide a comprehensive view of Modar’s character, its fluidity, and its potential applications in contemporary design.

The Eyes of Remembrance

This painting reflects the profound reality of memory and its selective nature. Our eyes become vessels of remembrance, capturing the essence of fleeting connections and immortalizing the few who truly leave a mark. Yet, in the haze of life, we often forget the significance of those who matter and remember the ones who do not. It serves as a poignant reminder to cherish and acknowledge the meaningful presence.

H.O.P.E

This painting conveys the question that if we can truly feel both joy and sorrow at the same time. I believe we can, and this painting captures that delicate balance in a fictional dark-themed world, the sunflower is burning out yet still shines brightly near the sun. It’s a reminder that even in our struggles, there’s always a light to be found, only you will find it not anyone else.

3AFWAN: Requests, Warnings and Fears

It’s striking how hundreds of No Parking Allowed signs are hung up and, much like the Egyptians who hung them, no two look the same. A variety of emotions on a canvas. An expression. 3AFWAN catalog is a passionate documentation of signs, stories and voices, with a purpose of presenting an opportunity to be inspired from our vastly rich street culture, by preserving a form of vernacular street visuals, documenting their environment and interpreting the voice behind every sign.

اصحابي كالنجوم

In this poster, I designed Arabic type inspired by the Thuluth script. I manipulated the letters to be more modern and bold while preserving the traditional angle of the Thuluth script. The goal was to create a unique design that blends heritage with modernity.
My experience with this project was incredibly enjoyable. I started by sketching the initial ideas on paper, enjoying the process of exploring different letterforms and balancing them. After establishing the foundation on paper, I

Mabruk Kesebt

Mabruk Kesebt is a project about coupons that are found unexpectedly in food products that you can exchange to win a free product, also the old albums that people can fill out to win prizes. It is typically present in older products that the young generations aren’t aware of or aren’t familiar with.

Mika

As an experimental display typeface, Mika is an attempt to catch the atmosphere of the Indie song “C’est quoi ce bonheur” by “MIKA”, released in 2018, on his album “Fruit Défendu”. The initial drum fuels the need to dance and can be described as vintage, groovy, and fresh.

Mabruk Kesebt

Mabruk Kesebt is a project about coupons that are found unexpectedly in food products that you can exchange to win a free product, also the old albums that people can fill out to win prizes. It is typically present in older products that the young generations aren’t aware of or aren’t familiar with.

الشوارع حواديت

The artwork emphasizes that every street in Cairo is a living fabric containing countless stories of the people who walked its paths, lived in its homes, and made memories in its corners Every street, every alley, every market is a witness to the lives that took place in this space, stories of love, loss, struggle, joy, and resilience The city’s streets are more than just physical spaces; the city is a treasure trove of history, culture, and personal stories.

You are not really alone.

The following pictures are a collection of memories through the travels of Jamila Khalifa , a photographer who’s work is influenced by cinema and the dramatic framing and lighting.
She loves framing her characters alone surrounded by the atmosphere of a place, she loves the idea of not being alone but being alone though the nature is always there for her characters.
Which gives contrast to the idea of the photo overall,but yet a bit sad.
however In the end No one is really alone.

Read The News!

A song lyrics lettering written two styles: the first is a rigid Kufi and the other one is cursive free lettering style. The lyrics tell the story of a mayor’s son who instead of staying in his homeland, he preferred to travel abroad to seek another opportunity since he has no other option.