I am Dua Syed, an architect and visual thinker who shapes spaces with clarity, restraint, and a deep respect for context. My practice emphasizes design that is legible, purposeful, and responsive to site, culture, and program. My work spans architecture, interior and set design, with a strong focus on visualization, model making, and storytelling through space. I collaborate across disciplines—graphics, branding, and craft—to craft environments that feel calm, functional, and intentionally crafted.

Dua Syed

I am Dua Syed, an architect and visual thinker who shapes spaces with clarity, restraint, and a deep respect for context. My practice emphasizes design that is legible, purposeful, and responsive to site, culture, and program. My work spans architecture, interior and set design, with a strong focus on visualization, model making, and storytelling through space. I collaborate across disciplines—graphics, branding, and craft—to craft environments that feel calm, functional, and intentionally crafted.

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I am Dua Syed, an architect and visual thinker who shapes spaces with clarity, restraint, and a deep respect for context. My practice emphasizes design that is legible, purposeful, and responsive to site, culture, and program.

My work spans architecture, interior and set design, with a strong focus on visualization, model making, and storytelling through space. I collaborate across disciplines—graphics, branding, and craft—to craft environments that feel calm, functional, and intentionally crafted.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Poster Designer at American Institute Of Architecture Students
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Designed posters and branding materials for AIS events and competitions, contributing to visual identity and event promotion.
Graphic Designer at Identity Design Studio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Created logos, brochures, and promotional materials; supported branding campaigns for diverse clients.
Architectural Assistant at American Institute Of Architecture Students
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Assisted design teams with drafting, 2D/3D modeling, and project documentation; contributed to events and publications.
Architectural Designer at Aleeya Design Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Contributed to architectural projects, including residential and sculptural pavilions; produced models and visualizations.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at American University Of Sharjah (Aus)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Karachi American School (Kas)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Tau Sigma Delta Membership
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Dean's List - Aus
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Other