HEY HOI MARHABAH!

I'm Hajer, a Dutch/Arabic Graphic Designer & Photographer based in Manchester, UK. 

In 2023, I graduated with a BA in Graphic Design at Kingston School of Art, London, and since then have been doing all sorts from interning at design studios, to freelancing independently, to leading all design decisions at the Northern Design Festival. I am constantly finding ways to tackle design principles experimentally and trial new outcomes through idea generation and conceptual thinking. 

I am fascinated by observing the small details that surround us in everyday life through philosophical ideas. I often see beyond the ordinary and focus on the complex patterns behind behaviors and systems, which I bring to light through design for others to recognize and experience with me.
My background in design prominently showcases publication design, conceptual idea generation, typography, and experiential exhibition design, whilst expanding my experience further in art direction, branding, and identity design.

Please note:
I love birds, chess & jigsaw puzzles.
I’m trilingual and I like showing it off :)
I save 3 backups of my files just in case Adobe decides to crash.

THANKS, DANK JE, SHUKRAN.
EXPERIENCE

Co Lead Designer - Northern Design Festival
Sep 2024 / Present

MCP Project Manager - Factory International
Mar 2025  / May 2025

Design Intern - Brandon Consultants
Feb 2025 / Feb 2025

Design Intern - Ensemble Studio
Apr 2024 / Jun 2024

Design Intern - F37 Foundry & Studio 
Feb 2024 / Apr 2024

Designer - FINALLL_title Show 
May 2023 / Jun 2023

Designer - The Good Food Co-op Promo Video
Feb 2023 / Mar 2023

    hejeg.design@gmail.com   
    @hajermerza_

HAJER  MERZA 2025©