A gallery showcase of research into transurban spaces, technological economies of the future, and pedestrianism.
Adnan Arif and Kevin Zweerink (Currently) were part of Fikra Campus's first year residency program. Over the course of three months, they pursued independent research projects, culminating in a gallery show.
Kevin's research focused on the pedestrian experience of the no-mans-land between Dubai and Sharjah, dubbed a "transurb." Through multiple interventions, workshops, and explorations, Kevin attempted to draw attention to this space, which passed through without a second thought by affluent commuters, but represents a real barrier to those without access to automobile transportation.
The exhibition identity and signage were created by Adnan and Kevin in collaboration with Fikra Studio for input on arabic translations and type selection.
The show opened in early April 2018 and ran through November 2018.
2020
Website
Site for machine learning artist and educator Derrick Schultz.
2020
Website
Design and development of a virtual exhibition for Fikra's 2019/20 residents.
2020
Website
Project archive for a design director and entrepreneur.
2020
Website
Portfolio site for photographer Dylan Beckman.
2020
Editorial/Art Direction
Tribune's Spring 2020 issue came in the midst of a global pandemic.
2020
Editorial/Art Direction
Tribune's winter 2020 issue endorsed Rebecca Long-Bailey for Labour Leader.
2019
Website
A digital archive of transcripts from Fikra Campus's first year of public events.
2019
Data Visualization
Design and data visualization for two stories on disinformation in CJR's Fall 2019 issue.
2019
Poster
Three screen-printed posters and lettering for Lucy's December 2019 shows.
2019
Editorial Systems
Design for Zagat's editorial venture examining food industry and culture.
2019
Logotype
Identity and logotype for a new jazz label based in Orange County.
2019
Album Art
Record cover and promo for Eclipse by Addy, released in 2020 on Topshelf Records.
2019
Editorial/Art Direction
Tribune's Autumn 2020 issue arrived just before the Labour Party conference, on the eve of a general election.
2019
Editorial Systems
Design consulting for Wirecutter's Apple News launch
2019
Digital Product Design
Design consulting for a tool that helps activists leverage their organizations to make change.
2019
Editorial/Art Direction
Art direction and layout for spring and summer issues of Tribune Magazine.
2018
Exhibition
A gallery showcase of research into transurban spaces, technological economies of the future, and pedestrianism.
2018
Publication
Broadsheet publication documenting research at the Fikra Designer-in-Residence program.
2018
Album Art
Album artwork for Addy's Rose Eyes E.P.
2017
Website
Portfolio site for Brannon Dorsey, an artist, researcher, and programmer.
2017
Album Art
Album art for Addy's first E.P., Re Call.
2017
Illustration
Illustration work for NYT's internal Times Open blog.
2017
Website
A four-dimensional typeface, rendered in the browser, downloadable as an OTF.