I am Aya Rai, a Graphic Designer/Photographer from Beirut, Lebanon. I graduated in 2024 with a BA in Graphic Communication Design from Central Saint Martins, London. I took part in the third "Photography in Focus" exhibition for emerging Lebanese artists in August 2024 at the Art District Gallery in Beirut. My work focuses on showcasing and highlighting the unique aspects of the Arab Culture. 




Achievements 

Art District Gallery

Collaboration, Artwork display - Beirut, Lebanon 

• Participated in the 3rd Photography Exhibition For Rising Lebanese Photographers.
• Exhibited and marketed my photographs from the collection "Crescents and Captures", delving into the day-to-day life activities in Lebanon.


Lynn Modallal Gallery

Collaboration, Artwork display
• Exhibited and marketed my prints both in the gallery and on the Lynn Modallal Gallery website.
• The collection featured "The Effect of Diaspora", captures my daily life as a Lebanese student living in London. 




Divide Magazine


Collaboration
• Collaborated and was featured in issue 11 of Divide Magazine alongside many talented artists  
• Included in the magazine are photographs from the collection "Crescents and Captures", delving into the day-to-day life activities in Lebanon.(Click here to see issue 11, pages 88-89)

August 2024




February 2024 - Present





October 2024

Experience

Freelance Graphic DesignerUS Coffee - Beirut, Lebanon

Designed and updated branded assets, including menus and marketing materials ensuring consistency with the brand’s established visual identity
Created two large-format flex banners for the café’s new extension blending existing brand illustrations with custom artwork


Lina Rai Fine Jewelry

Graphic Designer - Beirut, Lebanon


• Successfully launched marketing campaigns for jewellery exhibitions, including the 2025 London pop-up, helping increase LRJC's visitor engagement by 30% and forming it as one of the most successful female-founded fine jewelry brands in the MENA region
• Designed and illustrated jewellery pieces, contributing to the creation of new collections.
• Contributed to the development of promotional materials, including physical assets and short-form video content to effectively market the founder’s identity and launch the first 
flagship store in Beirut
• Helped increase cross-platform social media following by 20%, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement


Pop Up Mob

Graphic Design & Social Media Intern - New York, USA

• Created visual assets and content pieces for social media platforms, increasing audience engagement by 2% across 265K+ content views over 5 months
• Collaborated with the creative and strategy team to develop the brand’s identity
• Assisted in developing brand initiatives and prepared creative decks
• Designed packaging concepts and branded merchandise that reinforced client brand identity and enhanced consumer recognition


VEROFAX 

Graphic Designer - Dubai, UAE

• Developed and designed presentations, enhancing the clarity and consistency of the company’s branding
• Collaborated with team members to product high-quality designs aligned with company objectives


Tekla Fabrics 

Sales Associate - London, UK

• Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure brand standards were upheld.
• Built strong customer relationships and drove sales by identifying customer needs.
• Managed stock levels, replenishment, and product preparation to maintain floor efficiency.



Sept 2025 - Present 








2022 -  Present



















March 2025 - Sept 2025







Oct 2023 - January 2024





Nov 2025 - Present
Education
University Of Arts London, Central Saint Martins


BA Graphic Communication Design 
Graduated with Upper Second-Class Honors (2:1) 
Relevant Coursework: Graphic design, Media, Cultural studies 


International College of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon


French Baccalaureate 
Relevant Coursework: Fine Arts, Mathematics, History geography, geopolitics, and science policies
• Designed the artwork featured on the diplomas for the Class of 2024


2021 -2024



2006-2021

Languages

• English
• Arabic
• French

Interests

• Photography
• Art Curation
• Interior design
• Fashion

Skills

• Editorial
• Illustration
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
(Indesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro