About the Artist

Hamies Mahmoud (b. 2002) is a Cairo-based graphic designer and the designer of the poster ElSett. She works at the intersection of visual communication and contemporary design. She earned her B.Sc. in Applied Arts & Sciences from the German University in Cairo, where she focused on integrating visual research, creative writing, and graphic design. Her practice centers on typography, publication design, and the reinterpretation of cultural narratives, often exploring how visual language can preserve memory and evoke emotion. Currently, she works as a graphic designer, contributing to brand identity systems and multidisciplinary visual projects.