do not postpone today's work for tomorrow

do not postpone today's work for tomorrow . 2016

i'm happy to share with you an illustration i worked on for a recent private commission. i was asked to create an artwork with the arabic phrase "لا تؤجل عمل اليوم إلى الغد", which translates to 'do not postpone today's work for tomorrow'.

the client wanted the phrase worked into my style of illustration. the end result is an illustration of a trolley handler (an iconic visual you find in souks and older parts of dubai) moving packages with the phrase written on them. the illustration was hand drawn, digitally coloured, and presented as a final digital print.

i hope the client enjoys the artwork. and to whoever's reading this, i hope you enjoy it too.

armani exchange

armani exchange t-shirts designed by khalid mezaina . 2016

armani exchange dubai t-shirt designed by khalid mezaina . 2016

armani exchange uae t-shirt designed by khalid mezaina . 2016

i had the opportunity to collaborate with armani exchange in dubai on a line of uae themed t-shirts for men, as part of their ramadan collection. i worked on two main designs - one with the word 'dubai' on the front, and the second includes a uae flag for a front pocket, 'ghutra' patterned sleeves, with armani exchange's logo in arabic on the back. both t-shirts are available in both black and white.

although very different to the work i usually do, i think the end result is still quite cool. i wanted these tees to be something i could wear, and not look tacky like many other uae themed tees from other brands currently out there. the designs i worked on are (i hope) contemporary, minimal and cool designs that every guy will enjoy.

if you're looking for some new clothes to wear, or looking for a cool present for a friend, head to any armani exchange store around dubai and the uae to get your hands on some tees.

t-shirts displayed in armani exchange stores in dubai (photo by jihan mezaina) . 2016

t-shirts displayed in armani exchange stores in dubai (photo by jihan mezaina) . 2016

t-shirts displayed in armani exchange stores in dubai (photo by jihan mezaina) . 2016