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Sumaiyya Rahman is a multidisciplinary creative director and designer with over 19 years of experience transforming ideas into impactful visual narratives. As founder of Thought Foundrie, a design studio based in San Jose, she has led branding, identity systems, and visual storytelling for clients ranging from global institutions like Stanford and UCL Qatar to local grassroots organizations, educational programs, and wellness brands. Sumaiyya's work spans across print, digital, and spatial design—including package design, publications, web interfaces, exhibition graphics, and environmental branding. Her approach blends clarity, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of how visuals shape perception and identity. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), she began her career in museum exhibition design before expanding into international and contract work with organizations like the Chicago Historical Society, Design Reactor, and Asana. In addition to her studio practice, she has also taught visual communication to high school students, believing in the transformative power of design education. Fluent in Arabic and Urdu, Sumaiyya brings a global lens and intentionality to her work—crafting designs that are both visually compelling and deeply rooted in meaning.…Sumaiyya Rahman is a multidisciplinary creative director and designer with over 19 years of experience transforming ideas into impactful visual narratives. As founder of Thought Foundrie, a design studio based in San Jose, she has led branding, identity systems, and visual storytelling for clients ranging from global institutions like Stanford and UCL Qatar to local grassroots organizations, educational programs, and wellness brands. Sumaiyya's work spans across print, digital, and spatial design—including package design, publications, web interfaces, exhibition graphics, and environmental branding. Her approach blends clarity, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of how visuals shape perception and identity. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), she began her career in museum exhibition design before expanding into international and contract work with organizations like the Chicago Historical Society, Design Reactor, and Asana. In addition to her studio practice, she has also taught visual communication to high school students, believing in the transformative power of design education. Fluent in Arabic and Urdu, Sumaiyya brings a global lens and intentionality to her work—crafting designs that are both visually compelling and deeply rooted in meaning.

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Sumaiyya Rahman is a multidisciplinary creative director and designer with over 19 years of experience transforming ideas into impactful visual narratives. As founder of Thought Foundrie, a design studio based in San Jose, she has led branding, identity systems, and visual storytelling for clients ranging from global institutions like Stanford and UCL Qatar to local grassroots organizations, educational programs, and wellness brands. Sumaiyya's work spans across print, digital, and spatial design—including package design, publications, web interfaces, exhibition graphics, and environmental branding. Her approach blends clarity, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of how visuals shape perception and identity. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), she began her career in museum exhibition design before expanding into international and contract work with organizations like the Chicago Historical Society, Design Reactor, and Asana. In addition to her studio practice, she has also taught visual communication to high school students, believing in the transformative power of design education. Fluent in Arabic and Urdu, Sumaiyya brings a global lens and intentionality to her work—crafting designs that are both visually compelling and deeply rooted in meaning.…Sumaiyya Rahman is a multidisciplinary creative director and designer with over 19 years of experience transforming ideas into impactful visual narratives. As founder of Thought Foundrie, a design studio based in San Jose, she has led branding, identity systems, and visual storytelling for clients ranging from global institutions like Stanford and UCL Qatar to local grassroots organizations, educational programs, and wellness brands. Sumaiyya's work spans across print, digital, and spatial design—including package design, publications, web interfaces, exhibition graphics, and environmental branding. Her approach blends clarity, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of how visuals shape perception and identity. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), she began her career in museum exhibition design before expanding into international and contract work with organizations like the Chicago Historical Society, Design Reactor, and Asana. In addition to her studio practice, she has also taught visual communication to high school students, believing in the transformative power of design education. Fluent in Arabic and Urdu, Sumaiyya brings a global lens and intentionality to her work—crafting designs that are both visually compelling and deeply rooted in meaning.

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Sumaiyya Rahman is a multidisciplinary creative director and designer with over 19 years of experience transforming ideas into impactful visual narratives. As founder of Thought Foundrie, a design studio based in San Jose, she has led branding, identity systems, and visual storytelling for clients ranging from global institutions like Stanford and UCL Qatar to local grassroots organizations, educational programs, and wellness brands.

Sumaiyya’s work spans across print, digital, and spatial design—including package design, publications, web interfaces, exhibition graphics, and environmental branding. Her approach blends clarity, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of how visuals shape perception and identity.

A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), she began her career in museum exhibition design before expanding into international and contract work with organizations like the Chicago Historical Society, Design Reactor, and Asana. In addition to her studio practice, she has also taught visual communication to high school students, believing in the transformative power of design education.

Fluent in Arabic and Urdu, Sumaiyya brings a global lens and intentionality to her work—crafting designs that are both visually compelling and deeply rooted in meaning.