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I am a graphic designer, front-end developer and communication specialist based in Washington, DC who runs Silk Road Studio, a small design firm specializing in web, print and video communications for non-profit organizations, cultural institutions and small businesses.

I graduated in 2009 with a Masters of Fine Arts in Integrated Design from the University of Baltimore. You can view my thesis project (on Arabic, Ottoman and Persian Calligraphy) here: http://calligraphyqalam.com. Read Less

I've lived in Ethiopia, Nepal, India and Syria and have spent time in the Netherlands, Thailand, Lebanon and Turkey. These international experiences continue to shape my perspective and approach to design. I chose the name Silk Road Studio for my firm because through my design work I aspire to bridge cultural divisions and create visual pathways for mutual understanding. Read Less