HUMYRA NAJDAN

ARTIST & DESIGNER


A designer driven by curiosity, storytelling, and emotion; my work spans branding, logo design, publication and package design — often combining mixed media and thoughtful narratives to create bold, poetic outcomes. I approach each project with intention, crafting visual identities and experiences that are both striking and sincere.


in Doha, Qatar


Always in the pursuit of thoughtful
obsessions and distractions 

Projects

Noon - Rebranded [Work in Progress]Branding

Noon rebranded solely by me.April 2025


Hejen Racing Committee
Logo Design

Logo designed through a competition for the Hejen Camel Racing Committee.March 2025



The Poetics of Language / THESIS BFA

By examining the script, sound, and meaning of Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Persian and Urdu, my goal is to raise curiosity about the cultures people come from, share what else language brings to the table other than being a mode for communication and as a result foster meaningful connections between people.


Exhibited at VCUarts Qatar 
May 5th, 2024



Honor the Past, To Celebrate the Future: Exhibition Graphic Design

An exhibition project done in collaboration with Liwan Design Labs and Studios. Humyra was part of a team of graphic designers who played a key role in designing Liwan’s exhibition branding and graphics element for a permanent, historical exhibition. 


Exhibited at Liwan Design Studios & Labs
Fall 2023 & Spring 2024



A Cover Tells a Story Book cover design
This book cover design project explored the outside of a book, the cover, spine and the back. Coming up with a hypothetical synopsis about each book (the inside content), the covers were designed in a way that best portrayed its contents to the outside audience.

Spring 2023


A Collection Tells a Story: Publication Design
This project explored the concept of ‘collection’ and how any group of curated items that are thoughtfully brought together can create an interesting story. 

Spring 2023



Book of MemoriesInteractive Book Design
An interactive piece for friends, couples, or siblings where they can insert personal items and notes within. It is a book of memories in which the story writes itself through what it is filled with.

Spring 2023

Creative Coding

An exploration of new ways to engage with kinetic typography with printed and animated outputs. Includes working with creative coding, dynamically generated typography and real-time visuals.

Spring 2023
Noon Branding
A collaborative branding project between the Interior Design and Graphic Design department in VCU-Q where the respective team was tasked to design for a sustainable retail business. 

Fall 2022

Book Arts
Publication Design
An extensive hands-on learning experience on the process of making books the old-fashioned way.

Fall 2022



Type Rosie: Study of Typography & Type Design
An exploration of typography through studies in precedents which is then transformed into a new typeface. In addition, experimentation with different mediums and methods of output have been explored.

Spring 2022


The Pun Collectibles

The beginning of a collection of everyday items transformed into the literal form of compound words. It is an endeavor to also show how our perception of an object may change when it is presented in a contradicting manner.

Spring 2021


 Magazine Subtraction

Exploring the act of taking away from a whole form to create something new and meaningful.

Spring 2021



 Freedom of DressPin and Package Design
Challenging the double standard in how society perceives personal clothing choices. While dressing freely and revealing skin is often celebrated as empowerment, the choice to cover up and embrace modesty is frequently met with judgment. This project seeks to spark dialogue on true freedom of dress—one that respects all choices equally, without bias or contradiction.



Spring 2021


HavenFlag Design
A study of iconography, symbols, and colors. I look into the concept of the niqab and how I can best showcase my experience and views of the religious garment piece.
Fall 2021


Comfort Hijab Poster Design

An exploration of the creative process, of research and the diverse handlings of a single topic. In this case, the hijab. This project was an experimentation with imagery, typography, and putting the two together.

Fall 2021




Honor the Past, To Celebrate the Future: Exhibition Graphic Design

An exhibition project done in collaboration with Liwan Design Labs and Studios. Humyra was part of a team of graphic designers who played a key role in designing Liwan’s exhibition branding and graphics element for a permanent, historical exhibition. 


Exhibited at Liwan Design Studios & Labs
Fall 2023 & Spring 2024



A Cover Tells a Story Book cover design
This book cover design project explored the outside of a book, the cover, spine and the back. Coming up with a hypothetical synopsis about each book (the inside content), the covers were designed in a way that best portrayed its contents to the outside audience.

Spring 2023
 

A Collection Tells a Story: Publication Design
This project explored the concept of ‘collection’ and how any group of curated items that are thoughtfully brought together can create an interesting story. 

Spring 2023



Book of MemoriesInteractive Book Design
An interactive piece for friends, couples, or siblings where they can insert personal items and notes within. It is a book of memories in which the story writes itself through what it is filled with.

Spring 2023

Creative Coding

An exploration of new ways to engage with kinetic typography with printed and animated outputs. Includes working with creative coding, dynamically generated typography and real-time visuals.

Spring 2023
Noon: Brand Design
A collaborative branding project between the Interior Design and Graphic Design department in VCU-Q where the respective team was tasked to design for a sustainable retail business. 

Fall 2022

Book Arts
Publication Design
An extensive hands-on learning experience on the process of making books the old-fashioned way.

Fall 2022



Type Rosie: Study of Typography & Type Design
An exploration of typography through studies in precedents which is then transformed into a new typeface. In addition, experimentation with different mediums and methods of output have been explored.

Spring 2022


The Pun Collectibles

The beginning of a collection of everyday items transformed into the literal form of compound words. It is an endeavor to also show how our perception of an object may change when it is presented in a contradicting manner.

Spring 2021


 Magazine Subtraction

Exploring the act of taking away from a whole form to create something new and meaningful.

Spring 2021



 Freedom of DressPin and Package Design
Challenging the double standard in how society perceives personal clothing choices. While dressing freely and revealing skin is often celebrated as empowerment, the choice to cover up and embrace modesty is frequently met with judgment. This project seeks to spark dialogue on true freedom of dress—one that respects all choices equally, without bias or contradiction.



Spring 2021


HavenFlag Design
A study of iconography, symbols, and colors. I look into the concept of the niqab and how I can best showcase my experience and views of the religious garment piece.
Fall 2021


Comfort Hijab Poster Design

An exploration of the creative process, of research and the diverse handlings of a single topic. In this case, the hijab. This project was an experimentation with imagery, typography, and putting the two together.

Fall 2021


TBD