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Lu3’atna celebrates and Promotes Qatari culture through language during World Cup 2022. Dynamic and fresh, it celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Arabic language. In particular, this project seeks to promote Qatar’s rich linguistic identity amongst Qataris and visitors in the run­up to the WC2022. The major event invites people from around the globe to embrace and express their passion and love for sports, and. is therefore a momentous opportunity to celebrate and promote the richness of the local Arabic language. The project aims to create a dynamic and playful visual campaign that merges together language and sports. The work presented here is the result of extensive research, countless brainstorming sessions, and a wonderful collaboration between multiple disciplines.

Mentors: 

PI: Dr. Robert Bianchi

Co PI: Basma Hamdy

Mentees: AlDana Al-Marri, Interior Design Major, VCUArtsQatar, Dana Ahmed, Fashion Design Major, VCUArtsQatar, Sara Mohammed, Art History Major, VCUArtsQatar, Sidra Sohail, Fashion Design Major, VCUArtsQatar, Zainab Al-Shibani, Graphic Design Major, VCUArtsQatar

Funding: Undergraduate Research Experience Program, Qatar National Research Fund, 2020