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Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World

afikra
Graphic Design
Iran
Nagy Shaker
Arabic Design Library Series
Arabic Typography
Women In Design
Mouna Bassili Sehnaoui
Design
Arab World
Arabic Print and Visual Culture
Phd In Communication and Information
Language In Design
Cultural Advocacy
Graphic Design Education
Editorial Design
Typography
Illustration
Branding
Arabic Calligraphy
American University In Cairo

Khatt Chronicles, in collaboration with afikra, features remarkable designers, illustrators, and researchers from the Arab World, in engaging conversations about their practice, vision, and aspirations. A podcast series that chronicles and introduces the latest explorations in Arab visual communication and material culture.

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Latest Episodes

Yasmine Nachabe Taan interviews Beirut-based, French-Lebanese illustrator Aude Abou Nasr. They discuss Aude's educational and professional journey from starting in architecture into illustration and activism. Aude discusses her interest in narratives... more

Roshanak Keyghobadi interviews Iranian California-based graphic designer and illustrator Ghazal Foroutan. They discuss Ghazal's journey as a designer, her educational stages, and her impactful first professional experience at Studio Shizaru in Tehran... more

Yara Khoury Nammour interviews Cairo-based Lebanese designer and visual artist Bahia Shehab. They discuss Shehab's motivation and journey as a designer and educator. Shehab delves into political engagement, the importance of portraying an authentic i... more

Yasmine Nachabe Taan interviews Beirut-based Syrian visual storyteller and illustrator Dima Nachawi. They discuss her professional journey, education, and projects. Dima shares her passion for making people laugh, clowning, drawing, singing, performi... more

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Recent Guests

Ghazal Foroutan
Iranian Graphic Designer and Educator
California State University
Episode: Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Ghazal Foroutan
Dima Nachawi
Visual storyteller and clown, recognized for documenting Syria's stories.
Episode: Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Dima Nachawi
Kinda Ghannoum
A Syrian-Polish graphic designer based in Belgium with a background in architecture.
Co-founder of the Syrian Design Archive
Episode: Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Kinda Ghannoum
Zeynab Izadyar
Iranian designer and founder of Borg Borg Borg
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Episode: Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Zeynab Izadyar
Samar Maakaroun
A designer and creative director who recently became a partner at Pentagram, known for her work in Arabic visual design.
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Episode: Khatt Chronicles in Conversation With Samar Maakaroun
Aoud Abu Nasser
Illustrator and photographer based in Beirut focusing on the Palestinian struggles.
Episode: Khatt Chronicles Hosts Introducing Season 4
Dima Nachabe
Illustrator and activist focusing on children's rights, especially for Syrian children in Beirut.
Episode: Khatt Chronicles Hosts Introducing Season 4
Christina Atti
Lebanese illustrator based in Brussels, known for her design 'It's Not Nice for a Girl' which critiques societal expectations of women.
Episode: Khatt Chronicles Hosts Introducing Season 4
Zainab Izad Yar
Graphic designer and textile artist based in New York, creating unique items incorporating Persian, English, and Arabic visual poetry.
Episode: Khatt Chronicles Hosts Introducing Season 4

Hosts

Roshanak Keyghobadi
Host of engaging conversations about design practices and social advocacy.
Yara Khoury Nammour
Host and co-producer focusing on narratives in design.
Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès
Host and co-producer dedicated to exploring design history and culture.

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#41
Netherlands/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#133
Spain/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#173
United Arab Emirates/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#178
Saudi Arabia/Arts/Design

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Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Ghazal Foroutan
Q: What do you think will be important in design in the next 10 years?
Ghazal emphasizes the need for adaptability, cultural depth, and responsible innovation in design.
Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Ghazal Foroutan
Q: What was the most meaningful project you have worked on so far?
Ghazal discusses her project related to Ma'afsa's Revolution, highlighting its impact and outreach.
Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Ghazal Foroutan
Q: How did you become a designer?
Ghazal shares her journey beginning from high school art school in Tehran to her studies in the United States, emphasizing her supportive family background.
Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Bahia Shehab
Q: Do you have any final advice for our listeners?
Bahia suggests working within one's circle of influence and the importance of connecting with each other to foster social change.
Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Bahia Shehab
Q: What is the most difficult part of projects you've undertaken?
Bahia highlights that the hardest aspect is not generating ideas but disseminating knowledge effectively to broader audiences.

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