I’m Salim Jawaied, a graphic designer and independent art director based in Sweden. I specialize in logo design, visual identities, and impactful branding, working at the intersection of graphic design and form-movement studies. With roots in scenography, industrial design, and branding, I shape concepts into cohesive, story-driven experiences that are both thoughtful and striking. My work focuses on crafting modern, authentic designs that tell stories, connect cultures, and inspire change, whether developing typefaces, building brands for movements, or creating identities that leave lasting impressions.

Salim Jawaied

I’m Salim Jawaied, a graphic designer and independent art director based in Sweden. I specialize in logo design, visual identities, and impactful branding, working at the intersection of graphic design and form-movement studies. With roots in scenography, industrial design, and branding, I shape concepts into cohesive, story-driven experiences that are both thoughtful and striking. My work focuses on crafting modern, authentic designs that tell stories, connect cultures, and inspire change, whether developing typefaces, building brands for movements, or creating identities that leave lasting impressions.

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I’m Salim Jawaied, a graphic designer and independent art director based in Sweden. I specialize in logo design, visual identities, and impactful branding, working at the intersection of graphic design and form-movement studies. With roots in scenography, industrial design, and branding, I shape concepts into cohesive, story-driven experiences that are both thoughtful and striking. My work focuses on crafting modern, authentic designs that tell stories, connect cultures, and inspire change, whether developing typefaces, building brands for movements, or creating identities that leave lasting impressions.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director at Salim Design Lab
January 1, 2016 - Present
Self-employed design studio; Creative Director.
Graphic Designer at Inriver
March 1, 2025 - Present
Graphic Designer for USA/Sweden operations.
Consultant + Graphic Designer at Threshold, ZeroDB, Inc.
November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Consultant and graphic design support.
Graphic Designer at ALFILM Festival
February 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Graphic design for festival branding and materials.
Project Manager at HEINRICH BÖLL FOUNDATION, Middle East office
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Project management for activities in Beirut.
Graphic Designer at Borderline Europe - Free Humanitarians
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Graphic design for NGO communications in Berlin.
Design Lead at Warsheh team for Advocacy and documentation
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Design lead for advocacy and documentation projects in France.

Education

Bachelor Programme (of arts in industrial design) at Lund University, School of Industrial Design
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Graphic Design Programme + Swedish language advanced courses at Fridhems Folkhögskola, Svalöv
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor Programme in Scenography at High Institute of Theatre Arts, Damascus
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Education