From the Inside, From the Heart
12/11 2014 Posted in Arabic fonts, Articles, Books and Resources, Politics and Design | 0 comments
Not the most recent but this is the best interview I’ve ever given. Long read but I hope you’ll find it interesting!
“The number one consideration when designing across various scripts is that each remains true to the visual aesthetics and structure of its script. This isREAD MORE
I’m on Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business!
15/05 2012 Posted in Uncategorized | 0 comments
I am honored and thrilled to be included in Fast Company’s annual list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business!! There are so many things I want to say that I have no clue where to start. It is beyond anything I ever dreamedREAD MORE
Zapfino Arabic in the news
The release of Zapfino Arabic has had broad coverage (yey!) and here are some of the places where you can catch up:
An interview on Fast Company: How To Redesign An Iconic Typeface For Arabic
A blog post on ilovetypography.com: Climbing Everest
On DigitalArts: Nadine Chahine: “The most important thingREAD MORE
Remembering Samir Kassir: On Arab victimhood and the cult of death
I am ashamed to admit that I never knew of Samir Kassir until after I heard of his assassination. But the beauty of ideas is that they can live on, and that they are immune to car bombs. This article includes an extract from a bookREAD MORE
Zapfino Arabic is released!
Finally it is here! Lots of places where you can read up and take a look:
Font feature on Linotype.com with a short interview as well.
A story of how Zapfino got adapted into Arabic.
And a youtube video showing an animation of the design. Made it myself :)
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