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BETWEEN TWO SPACES


// senior BFA thesis

[Dimensions: 5 x 8 inches]

Between Two Spaces is a book discussing how I navigate two drastically different cultures as a conflict-avoidant person. It is also a documentation of my growth in a dysfunctional immigrant family system. I wanted to create a space of healing where other Egyptian-Americans like me could feel heard.

Design Question: How can I talk about my experience of being torn between Egyptian and American culture? How can I create a publication that brings people with similar experiences together and helps them feel heard?
     

Front and back cover.






Snippets of my preliminary writings and reflection.




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AMANDA MICHAEL  kansas city based // designer and illustrator 

Amanda Michael is a Kansas City–based graphic designer and illustrator currently studying at the Kansas City Art Institute. As an Egyptian American, she draws deeply on her heritage, connecting with her culture through every project. Her work is grounded in identity, storytelling, and a passion for creative change by using design not only to communicate ideas, but to uplift voices, provoke thought, and build bridges between past and present.
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