/ About

Having one foot in Egypt and another in Germany, I was exposed to two cultures, two languages and two homes. Such diversity shaped my interests in art, scripts and culture, which I integrate into my work. I studied graphic design at the German University in Cairo (Egypt) and typography and book design at the Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design in Kiel (Germany). Over the years, my passion grew for book design and typography, with a special interest in paper, printing and handmade craftsmanship.

My passion for travelling and exploring has allowed me to gather experiences across Europe and the Middle East, thus participating in workshops and meeting people with diverse skills and interests. I am grateful for the people I have met throughout my journey and am always searching for new connections.

If you are interested in collaborating or meeting for a cup of tea, please feel welcomed to contact me. Looking forward to meet you!

/ Education

2025 / M.A. in typography and book design
Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design, Kiel, Germany

2017 / B.A. in graphic design
German University in Cairo (GUC), Egypt

2013 / year abroad, communication design,
University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Berlin, Germany

2011 / Abitur, Deutsche Schule der Borromaerinnen
Cairo, Egypt

/ Exhibitions

2025 / Open Space – exhibition
Master projects exhibition
SPCE Gallery, Kiel, Germany

2024 / You and me and a book makes three
Artist books exhibition
SPCE Gallery, Kiel, Germany

2025, 2024, 2023 / Leipzig Book Fair
Part of the Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design, Leipzig, Germany

2024, 2023, 2022 / Einblick Ausblick
End of year exhibition
Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design,
Kiel, Germany

2017 / Dear Future Self... Dear Past Self... –
Pre-Master projects exhibition
German University in Cairo, Egypt

2016 / 100 Best Arabic Posters
Cairo, Amman and Dubai

2016 / The Western Desert: A living sculpture
Paper installation
German University in Cairo, Egypt

2015 / Academic Excellence Award –
German University in Cairo, Egypt

/ Work Experience

11.2022 – 03.2025 /
Book design, student assistant
of Prof. Annette Le Fort
Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design, Kiel, Germany

06.2019 – present /
Freelance work, publication & graphic design

02.2018 – present /
Social design and design teaching
Werkstattschule Heidelberg, Germany

10.2017 – 12.2017 /
Publication and graphic design
PlanBey, artesian publishing house
Beirut, Lebanon

07.2016 – 09.2016 /
Graphic design internship
Syntax, design studio
Amman, Jordan

08.2015 – 02.2016 /
Graphic design & design teaching
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency funded project:
Nilfurat, women refugee program,
artisan products development
Cairo, Egypt

10.2015 – 05.2016 /
Teacher assistant, Arabic and Latin font design
German University in Cairo (GUC)
Cairo, Egypt

04.2014 – 07.2014 /
Volunteering, graphic design
APE, Association for the Protection of the Environment,
women empowerment, paper making
and recycling products
Cairo, Egypt