Visual artist + Designer

Visual artist + Designer

Cleo is a Queer, First-Generation, Egyptian-Canadian; whose creative endeavours are rooted in empathy, driven by love.

A multi-disciplinary artist and designer with a scattered mind and an empathetic epicentre.

Cleo is a Queer, First-Generation, Egyptian-Canadian; whose creative endeavours are rooted in empathy, driven by love.

A multi-disciplinary artist and designer with a scattered mind and an empathetic epicentre.

Cleo is a Queer, First-Generation, Egyptian-Canadian; whose creative endeavours are rooted in empathy, driven by love.

A multi-disciplinary artist and designer with a scattered mind and an empathetic epicentre.

From a place of non-perfection.

The process manifests as it begins, a freestyle.

From a place of non-perfection.

The process manifests as it begins, a freestyle.

From a place of non-perfection.

The process manifests as it begins, a freestyle.

The journey to design

My design path traces back to my days studying kinesiology at UBC. It was in a sociology of sport class during my third year that I first delved into design. My professor introduced an innovative assignment where we had the option to write either a traditional essay or what she termed an 'un-essay,' encouraging experimentation and creativity. I jumped on the opportunity to visually display my research…


My design path traces back to my days studying kinesiology at UBC. It was in a sociology of sport class during my third year that I first delved into design. My professor introduced an innovative assignment where we had the option to write either a traditional essay or what she termed an 'un-essay,' encouraging experimentation and creativity. I jumped on the opportunity to visually display my research…

My design path traces back to my days studying kinesiology at UBC. It was in a sociology of sport class during my third year that I first delved into design. My professor introduced an innovative assignment where we had the option to write either a traditional essay or what she termed an 'un-essay,' encouraging experimentation and creativity. I jumped on the opportunity to visually display my research…

My project centred on the rise of sneaker culture and how sneakers act as a catalyst for social mobility for minorities. I expressed this through a series of vibrant graffiti-style posters, each representing a different decade with symbolic elements. The positive feedback I received from my professor was a turning point, they saw my potential and encouraged me to pursue graphic design. Creating has always had a strong beat in my life, I completed my kinesiology degree and immediately decided to go into graphic design at Emily Carr & BCIT.

My project centred on the rise of sneaker culture and how sneakers act as a catalyst for social mobility for minorities. I expressed this through a series of vibrant graffiti-style posters, each representing a different decade with symbolic elements. The positive feedback I received from my professor was a turning point, they saw my potential and encouraged me to pursue graphic design. Creating has always had a strong beat in my life, I completed my kinesiology degree and immediately decided to go into graphic design at Emily Carr & BCIT.

My project centred on the rise of sneaker culture and how sneakers act as a catalyst for social mobility for minorities. I expressed this through a series of vibrant graffiti-style posters, each representing a different decade with symbolic elements. The positive feedback I received from my professor was a turning point, they saw my potential and encouraged me to pursue graphic design. Creating has always had a strong beat in my life, I completed my kinesiology degree and immediately decided to go into graphic design at Emily Carr & BCIT.

The story continues

This transformative experience laid the groundwork for my dedication to design and its intersection with societal change. Through my work, I aim to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable world, Particularly through the realms of visual arts, graphic design, UX/UI design and music.

This transformative experience laid the groundwork for my dedication to design and its intersection with societal change. Through my work, I aim to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable world, Particularly through the realms of visual arts, graphic design, UX/UI design and music.

This transformative experience laid the groundwork for my dedication to design and its intersection with societal change. Through my work, I aim to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable world, Particularly through the realms of visual arts, graphic design, UX/UI design and music.

Education

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