Type fun šŸ–‹ļø

Arabic typography remains surprisingly underrepresented in contemporary visual design, despite one of the richest calligraphic traditions in the world. Resources and pathways into the field are still limited, even as demand for culturally grounded Arabic type continues to grow.

These pieces are my own experiments with Arabic and Urdu letterforms. I am not a professional typographer, but the process opened up a new creative outlet and a deeper appreciation for the visual language itself.

Read longer form on my blog.

Explorations:

Amel Afzal

Hello! I’m a Product Design Leader currently at Spotify in New York.

https://amelafzal.com
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