Salem Al-Qassimi

Our Dreamer, Salem al-Qassimi, is the founder of the multidisciplinary Fikra Design Studio. Fikra is pushing the boundaries of graphic design while staying true to our culture. Watch the film: youtu.be/MrS9crAj-f0 @salqass #LandOfDreamersWhoDo #UAEPavilion #Expo2020

Happening tonight at 7pm (GST) on Zoom. Episode 01 of Conditions with Juan Roldán explores how a global pandemic might help us reimagine new indoor landscapes. Tall 45 mins talk + option workshop 45 mins RSVP here: fikracampus.typeform.com/to/rFAgx8

Sometimes you end a work call that leaves you invigorated. That’s when you know that those are exactly the people you should be working with.

I wonder how drastic is the change in the design of homes post Covid-19. It interesting to think about it in the context of the gulf states homes — re-negotiating what is social and private, and what is interior and exterior.

The amount of unread WhatsApp messages that I have on random groups from people that I don’t know, or whom I didn’t speak to in years and which mostly consist of forwarded greetings is unbelievable.

@kmezaina Thank you! You too 💙

@salqass 🤷🏻‍♂️ indeed. Hope you and your family are well and safe 💚

Wait, it’s Thursday already?... Wait, what? And it’s been a week into Ramadan already? 🤷🏽‍♂️

@tinkerkid @DesignObserver This is great, will definitely check it out. Thank you. Also, it’s been a while — we’ve missed you. Hope all is well and you’re staying safe and quarantined.

What are some interesting live online talks/performances that you recommend I attend/follow? Something a bit more playful and elaborate? On any platform, but perhaps something more than “just” a simple live talk show.

@sarahkay_s Nice, how can I tune in?

@sarahkay_s @SultanAlQassemi @NYUADArtsCenter Yes! Love those. Thanks!

Wow. It’s been a while since I said anything here.... hello 👋🏽

@salqass will be moderating a talk titled “Relevant Graphic Design: Communicating Regional and Cultural Narratives” during the Nomadic Traces Creative Weekend from the 21st-22nd of June. Join us @warehouse421 Saturday, June 22nd 5pm-6:30pm Participat… fikra.gd/31BTB32

@HindMakki @arabized @FikraDesigns Haha there was a hypothetical one in the form of a graphic design biennial that lasted for 3 weeks :)

@arabized @FikraDesigns Please tell me there's really a ministry of graphic design!

Sometimes you carry your friends with you, your prayers reaching the heavens @FikraDesigns

@arabized @FikraDesigns Thank you 🙏🏽

If you’re in #Sharjah - check out @FikraDesigns studio, it’s a beautifully inviting space. If you know any Sharjah based artists, send them here; everyone is welcome. Congrats @salqass

How do you go about finding the right talent for your startup? Here are tips from @DIC_Community's Ammar Al-Malik, @MakeSmartThings' @PKGulati, @AstroLabsME's Muhammed Mekki, @CrescentEnterp's @Samersc55, @MAGNITT's @pbahoshy, and @fikradesigns' @salqass: entrepreneur.com/video/330158

Title and theme announced for inaugural edition of Fikra Graphic Design Biennial @FikraDesigns #FikraGraphicDesignBiennial Fikra Campus #Fikra #MinistryofGraphicDesign ow.ly/iAqH30kUgLb

@_fatema17 Great to new you too. :)

I will be speaking today at @Apple Dubai Mall at 7.30. Come! apple.co/2otuXPx