We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Hind Al Aayadhi ("HAA").
Hind Al Ayadhi is a Bahraini graphic designer. She developed a passion for creating patterns, children illustrations and stationery products from a young age. Hind’s designs are known for their vibrant colors, and the use of her Arabic whimsical handwriting. Culture and nature are major influences on her artwork, resulting in bright stationary products that are tailored to the needs of the society.
Hind Al Aayadhi Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Hind Al Aayadhi.
Designer Interview of Hind Al Aayadhi:
DI: Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
HAA : I have always been fascinated with creativity in all of its forms. A simple mistake in my acceptance letter in university led me to discover the world of graphic design, which I had no idea such a major existed. I always feel that it is destiny that put me on a path which suited me perfectly. Ever since I have never stopped the journey learning and developing my abilities in art and design.
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
HAA : I started an instagram account with the name Hind686, and after a while, I started posting some pictures of my illustrations. As time went by I developed some stationery products to sell and soon enough the name Hind686 was starting to catch on. Hind686 is now a start-up brand for designing a line of stationery products and is aiming to design more stationery products internationally
DI: What is "design" for you?
HAA : Design is coming up with creative solutions that lead to better communication. Design to me is a way of life
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
HAA : I really enjoy digital illustration, especially botanicals.
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
HAA : I don't have a specific favorite design. Every day I get to see new piece of art, that becomes a favorite for that day.
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
HAA : A newsletter for the Sport and Youth Ministry in Bahrain
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
HAA : I love using a digital tablet and illustrating in both Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
HAA : There isn't a specific time, but I love inviting creativity to come over for a hot cup of tea, a clean and a nice smelling office.