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Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World

Booking Overview

A design-focused series spotlighting Arab visual communication and material culture through one-on-one conversations with practicing creators and researchers. It’s a strong platform for designers, illustrators, and type/graphic experts who want to reach a culturally informed audience interested in process and impact.

Metrics

Episodes: 55

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 243 subscribers

Instagram: 1.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

admin@afikra.com

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Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established or emerging designers/illustrators/type designers/researchers from the Arab world (or with strong ties to Arab scripts/visual culture), with a body of published or commissioned work (e.g., zines/graphic novels, typefaces, branding/exhibition/publication projects) and demonstrated interest in cultural heritage/material culture.
Required Achievements:  
Published works (zines/graphic novels) or ongoing illustrated projects, Commissioned design work for institutions/events/publications, Type design awards or notable typeface releases, Collaborations with recognized Arab and/or international design figures, Workshops, research, or public-facing educational materials

Recent Guest Discussions

Rawand Issa - Comics Journalism; Zines And Graphic Novel Work; Arabic Illustration And Character Development; Creative Process And Publishing Ethics.

Naima Ben Ayed - Arabic Type Design Journey; Maghribi-inspired Typeface Research; Challenges Of Latin-to-arabic Companion Work; Typography Pedagogy; Award-winning Typeface Work.

Wael Morcos - Design In Diaspora Vs. Local Context; Type Design And Collaborations; Arabic Lettering Workshops; Branding/exhibition/publication Design; Pro-bono Activist Design Work; Design Writing/debate Advocacy.

Recent Topics

Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration, Design History, Visual Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World
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Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Zainab Fasiki

October 02, 2026

Yasmine Nachabe Taan interviews Moroccan (Andalusia-Based) activist and comics author Zainab Fasiki. They start the conversation discussing her how she has been an avid reader of French comics as a teenager in Fez. Then discovered political comics from Moroccan and Arab authors, and started developing narratives, and drawing characters in her notebooks, unconsciously turning her notebooks in comics books. When she turned 16, her older brother gave her a graphic tablet as a gift, believing in ...

Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Leen Charafeddine

September 04, 2026

Yara Khoury Nammour interviews Lebanese graphic designer and educator Leen Charafeddine. They start the conversation discussing her entry into the field of Graphic design which stemmed from her interest as a teenager in the advertising profession. Later she unrolls in the graphic design program at the Amrican University of Beirut (AUB), then goes on to receive two masters degrees from the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London and the School of Poetic Computing (SPC) in New York. After a short ...

Khatt Chronicles in Conversation with Nora Aly

August 07, 2026

Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès interviews Egyptian graphic designer Nora Aly. They start the conversation discussing her entry into the field of Graphic design and her studies and masters project at the German University in Cairo (GUC). They discuss her interest in Arabic lettering and typography that engage with language and help shape collective identity.       They discuss in detail her discovery of the Nubian culture in Egypt, its endangered language and script, and the revival of the Nubian ...

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How do I get in touch with Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World?

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What is the email for Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World?

The publicly listed email for Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World: admin@afikra.com.

How many listeners does Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World have?

Podseeker estimates Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World?

Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established or emerging designers/illustrators/type designers/researchers from the Arab world (or with strong ties to Arab scripts/visual culture), with a body of published or commissioned work (e.g., zines/graphic novels, typefaces, branding/exhibition/publication projects) and demonstrated interest in cultural heritage/material culture. Common among recent guests: Published works (zines/graphic novels) or ongoing illustrated projects; Commissioned design work for institutions/events/publications; Type design awards or notable typeface releases. Recent guests include Rawand Issa, Naima Ben Ayed, and Wael Morcos.

How hard is it to get booked on Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Khatt Chronicles: Stories on Design from the Arab World cover?

Recent episodes cover Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration, Design History, and Visual Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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