Crew Cairo, Cairo, Founder
- Spearheaded a series of tactical urbanism moves around the city of Cairo during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Regenerated 6 urban spaces in Cairo, attracting a range of 50 – 170 people per event.
- Created a self-sufficient business model that relies on merchandising to fund urban interventions.
- Partnered with Al Ismaelia, Bonyan (Walk of Cairo), and Al Hazek Construction (Lake View) in hosting Crew’s events.
- Initiated and oversaw sponsorship deals with Redbull and other local businesses.
- Developed the social media aesthetic behind the brand, along with the branding and brand identity.
- Designed and produced Crew’s merchandise including jackets, raincoats, t-shirts, badges, and stickers.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), San Francisco, CA, US, Junior Urban Designer
- Led SOM SF’s project on climate change adaptation and mitigation as part of a firmwide 12 city internal research project.
- Assisted SOM’s Director of Urban Design and Planning on projects in Santa Monica, San Jose, and Seaside.
- Illustrated a design manual for wildfire control in the city of Santa Monica.
- Participated in curating the design proposal of Accessory Dwelling Units to increase living density in the city of Seaside,
California.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), San Francisco, CA, US, Intern
- Mapped and researched the Bay Area using GIS software for internal urban study on neighborhoods in San Francisco.
- Assisted Senior Designers on presentations to clients in Guangzhou, Nanjing, and Shanghai.
- Coordinated urban design drawings with official Chinese government requirements and representation techniques.
- Assisted in the development of new San Jose Beryessa transit station design guidelines document.
Eklego Design, Cairo, EG, Junior Designer
- Assisted in developing the designs for a New Urban Community by Gulf Building and Construction, a subsidiary of Seldar Misr.
- Designed the architecture and interior of individual residential and commercial projects in Cairo.
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Masters, Master in Urban Design
Eisner Award for Photography, 1st Place
