I am an experienced calligrapher, typographer, and graphic designer blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design to create a distinctive fusion across print and digital media. My work integrates Arabic calligraphy, ornamentation, and modern branding to build unique identities for brands and cultural projects. I thrive on developing custom typography and branding solutions that convey powerful visual narratives across diverse platforms. I am passionate about leading design teams, crafting cohesive visual identities, and translating cultural aesthetics into contemporary branding. I pursue elegant, print-ready and digitally deliverable design solutions that elevate brands and communicate effectively in multicultural contexts.

Hussien Khalifa

I am an experienced calligrapher, typographer, and graphic designer blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design to create a distinctive fusion across print and digital media. My work integrates Arabic calligraphy, ornamentation, and modern branding to build unique identities for brands and cultural projects. I thrive on developing custom typography and branding solutions that convey powerful visual narratives across diverse platforms. I am passionate about leading design teams, crafting cohesive visual identities, and translating cultural aesthetics into contemporary branding. I pursue elegant, print-ready and digitally deliverable design solutions that elevate brands and communicate effectively in multicultural contexts.

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I am an experienced calligrapher, typographer, and graphic designer blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design to create a distinctive fusion across print and digital media. My work integrates Arabic calligraphy, ornamentation, and modern branding to build unique identities for brands and cultural projects. I thrive on developing custom typography and branding solutions that convey powerful visual narratives across diverse platforms.

I am passionate about leading design teams, crafting cohesive visual identities, and translating cultural aesthetics into contemporary branding. I pursue elegant, print-ready and digitally deliverable design solutions that elevate brands and communicate effectively in multicultural contexts.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Calligrapher & Typographer
January 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Freelance calligrapher and typographer specializing in Arabic scripts including Thuluth and Naskh, with additional work in Nastaliq, Diwani, and Ruq'aa; produced ornamentation and typographic elements for print and brand projects.
Graphic Designer at SOLO Studio
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Created ornamentation and Arabic calligraphy for t-shirt designs and visual identities; contributed to over 30 calligraphy and decoration designs reflecting Iraqi folklore and heritage.
Graphic Designer / Calligrapher / Branding Team Leader at Becorp.inc
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led branding and visual identity projects for major Iraqi brands and events; mentored design team; collaborated with diplomatic and international organizations (British Council, WHO, UN, British Embassy, UNESCO). Notable projects include a coronation identity for King Charles, the COP28 UAE Iraqi pavilion identity, AR-enhanced pavilion, and the TaqatLondon event mural; directed typography layouts and art direction across multiple publications.

Education

Bachelor at Almustansiriya University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Calligraphy Apprenticeship - Thuluth & Naskh
January 1, 2020 - September 28, 2025
Arabic Type Design Workshop
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government