EGYPTIAN NEWSPAPER


// data visualization


[DIMENSIONS: 24 x 32 in]

In my work focusing on Egyptian culture, I've become acutely aware of the daily struggles faced by the people, particularly concerning inflation and the cost of living. In response, I created a newspaper spread inspired by the iconic "Al Ahram" logo, transforming it into "Ya Haram," a common Arabic phrase used in situations where one conveys sympathy.

To make complex information easily understandable, I utilized visualizations such as the fluctuation between the US dollar and the Egyptian pound over the past five years. This served as a springboard to explore related data on poverty, education, GDP, and stock market trends.





Final newspaper
Calligraphic logo as a parody of the “Al Ahram” newspaper logo. 




AMANDA MICHAEL  kansas city based // designer and illustrator 

Amanda Michael is a graphic designer and illustrator studying at the Kansas City Art Institute. As an Egyptian-American, she connects to her culture through design and centers her work around her background and her passion for creating change.
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