Interior Design Student’s Proposal Adapted for QTV Studio Design

Senior student highlights the ‘nuqta’ from the Arabic script in her interior design

A design created by Yara Faraj, an interior design senior student at VCUarts Qatar was selected by Qatar TV for a pop-up studio in the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara.

The studio is located on the public promenade adjacent to the beach near Boho Social and the amphitheater in Katara and will be in place for three to four months.

Faraj’s design was selected from a class-wide cluster of 19 submissions. The submissions were made following a meeting with representatives from Qatar TV, who shared the requirements, purposes, and adjustments that the interior had to incorporate.

Faraj chose to highlight the ‘nuqta’ as the chief design element. She explained her concept further.

“The ‘nuqta’ is an Arabic word which translates to a “dot”. It is used in the Arabic script to distinguish between certain letters. I wanted to spotlight it, as it is a beautiful representation of Arabic identity, given its distinctive form unique to the Arabic language, and for the way it resonates with Qatari culture.

“I also drew inspiration from the ‘nuqta’ in the QTV emblem while maintaining a modular element to nurture the notion of sustainability in the space. This approach also fulfills the requirement of being able to change the set from one show to another,” she said.

Faraj’s design incorporates black, beige and dark green as base colors, and uses materials such as brass, parquet, acrylic and boucle fabric.

Sharing her reaction upon being told her design was chosen, Faraj said, “It was a surprise! I honestly never expected to see one of my creations chosen, adapted, and brought to life, especially at this stage of my academic journey. It felt like a dream come true. And seeing it built and installed in such a prominent location was a major win.”

She added, “I can’t thank my professors who guided me throughout the entire process, I genuinely believe it would not have been possible without their encouragement and support.”