Hello!
I'm Sirine and I'm a passionate, multi-disciplinary Lebanese Graphic Designer based in London.
I moved to London from Lebanon seeking to explore the possibilities of visual communication through strategic creativity, innovation and active exploration of current trends.
I use design as a powerful asset to spark conversation, disrupt the norm and initiate social change, and I always try to highlight these intentions through my work. I often approach briefs with playfulness and experimentation, which result in bold and vibrant visuals that allow me to communicate my concepts and ideas effectively.
I mainly specialise in editorial design, identity branding, typography, illustration and prototype design.
Here's the link to my portfolio website: https://sirinedarwishgraphics.cargo.site/
Projects
- PALMYRASet by NY-based type foundry Vocal Type, the purpose of this brief was to express a cultural issue that is personally relevant through typographic specimen design. “PALMYRA” is a typeface designed with the fusion of modern Latin typeface “Galaxie Copernicus” with characteristics of classic Arabic calligraphy. The type specimen utilises humor and satire to address Arab stereotypes in the West through the depiction of Orientalist distortions and the commercialisation of ethnic property. (projec
- ALL OF USThe purpose of this brief was to identify an issue I care about and communicate it effectively using typography. The poster and its supporting material read “ALL OF US” in English and “ALL OF US MEANS ALL OF US” in Arabic, encouraging fellow Lebanese expats to actively participate in Lebanon’s October 2019 revolution.
- GROUND ZEROGround Zero is an experimental, journal-like editorial that explores the “culture shock” phenomenon. Through playfulness and humour, I visualised my personal experience of moving to London as a student for the first time. The editorial takes the reader through three major phases of culture shock, with a goal of shedding light and positivity on a rather difficult transitional process.
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Work history
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Graphic Designer/Marketing Team MemberImpact Lebanon
London, United KingdomPart Time
Impact Lebanon is a non-profit organisation lead by driven Lebanese citizens around the world. It was set up to make activism accessible, relevant and sustainable for the Lebanese diaspora.
As a marketing team member, I’m:
- Creating social media graphics for daily posting (LinkedIn and Instagram)
- Acquiring crucial communication skills through collaborative team work
- Supporting and raising continuous awareness to the Lebanese cause
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Freelance Graphic DesignerFreelance
London, United KingdomFreelance
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Education
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Summer CourseJesus College Cambridge University
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Students at The Cambridge Tradition can choose from 18 academic and creative courses that are designed to make use of Cambridge and its extraordinary resources.
In relevance to my Foundation studies, I chose to major in Studio Arts and minor in Photo-Journalism
BA Graphic DesignRavensbourne University London
- London, United Kingdom
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Awards
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Vocal Type Project WinnerVocal Type Co.
My typeface design titled “Palmyra” was one of the project brief winners chosen by Vocal Type Founder Tré Seals: I received social media exposure on Instagram and free access to all the typefaces from his type foundry.Graphic Design BA Diploma with First Class HonoursRavensbourne University London
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