nahalstudio

i’m nahal, a self-taught graphic designer and illustrator. with pakistani roots based in amsterdam. i’m interested in connecting historic and contemporary designs from many cultures. currently obsessed with bauhaus minimalism and urdu typography. 

teaching media and culture at university of amsterdam since 2023.

welcome to my independent creative studio. in this space, i’m curious to collaborate with minds who value visual design to narrate stories. 

services
illustration
poster
book cover
podcast/music album cover
report/magazine layout
social media template
branding material

work flow
1. enquiry & introductions
2. share moodboards
3. present concept sketches
4. present final sketch
5. revisions & delivery 

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Shared Sacred Space: India-Pakistan Tied in the Threads of Nizamuddin Dargah

Client: The Pind Collective
Format: Digital zine
Year: 2021The digital zine is curated by The Pind Collective and narrated by Zikr-e-Dilli. It delves into the Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi, a site of deep spiritual significance and a symbol of the shared cultural heritage between India and Pakistan. Drawing on traditional Islamic art, map-making, and botanical illustrations, the zine celebrates the teachings of the revered saint Nizamuddin Auliya and  enduring connections across borders.

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