آية راعي
Graphic Designer/Photographer
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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
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.
Art District Gallery
Collaboration, Artwork display
• 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.
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)
February 2024 - Present
August 2024
October 2024
Experience
Lina Rai Jewelry Couture
Graphic Designer
• Accompanied the founder in jewellery exhibitions, ensuring LRJC's stand was well-advertised
• Designed and illustrated jewellery pieces, contributing to the creation of new collections.
• Illustrated a temporary mural for the new LRJC shop in Beirut, Lebanon.
Pop Up Mob
Graphic Design & Social Media Intern
• Created visuals and content for social media platforms
• Collaborated with the creative and strategy team to develop the brand’s identity
• Contributed to creative decks and supported the design team across various projects.
VEROFAX
Graphic Designer
• Developed and designed presentations that communicated the
company's message and branding.
• Collaborated with team members on projects to produce high-quality
designs that align with the company's goals.
Knotty Dreams
Graphic Designer
• Designed a professional logo for "Knotty Dreams", a playful and colorful
Lebanese-owned knitwear brand.(Click here to view the logo on the brand’s page)
2022 - Present
March 2025 - Present
Oct 2023 - January 2024
Sept 2024
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)
