Studio Sana

Building bridges, whether that's strengthening communities to bringing together the UK Labour Party, unity was at the centre of Miatta Fahnbulleh's campaign branding. The logo symbolised her desire for party and national unity. The vibrant identity reflected her Sierra Leone background and the creative culture of Peckham. The identity amplified the core message that only through unity can communities thrive and big ideas turn into reality. We're honoured to have supported a power-house now leading the charge for economic and climate justice. Congratulations Miatta Fahnbulleh MP on your win! The project was a joyful collaboration with the talented Georgia O'Brien on the website build - we can't recommend her enough. #StudioSana #Branding #GraphicDesign #Elections2024

"My (non-Labour) housemate said she would put this on her wall. No joke these were her words!" - Campaign Organiser, UK Labour Party We produced the creative strategy and visual identity for Lewisham Labour's election campaign. Whilst a traditional red seat, UK Green Party support was rising and political engagement declining. The design had to energise Labour voters, cut through political apathy and showcase their past achievements. The manifesto was brought to life through collage illustrations combining Lewisham’s people, businesses and culture. This amplified the message that local people are at the heart of every decision. Lewisham Labour won in all 54 wards, including areas fought heavily by the opposition such as Blackheath and Ladywell. The design work received local praise and was featured in Creative Review ➡ https://lnkd.in/eQUTwRP8 #StudioSana #VisualIdentity #Manifesto #Election #Illustration

Decolonising Contraception was created in 2018 as a radical response to sexual and reproductive health inequalities. The organisation evolved and the name and visual identity no longer reflected their broadening work. We created the Reproductive Justice Initiative logo and visual identity. We stayed away from activism cliches and kept the design gender neutral to reflect their belief that everyone should have equal access to sexual and reproductive health. To see more of our projects follow us on Instagram ➡ https://lnkd.in/ea9rWUGi #graphicdesign #branding #humanrights #reproductiverights

Candidate branding and website design for Leanne Mohamad, independent candidate for Ilford North. A community chosen candidate, who stood for a new dawn of politics. Her background as a local youth worker and human rights campaigner, offered moral clarity and strength. She embodied being the light in the dark. The communications strategy was to stand-out from the established parties making her truly independent. She offered real hope, and the community-driven campaign went onto demolish the area’s majority. #brand #visualidentity #graphicdesign #election #generalelection

Founder, Sana Iqbal at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam, Netherlands, sharing the UK graphic design scene and G*za. Sana explained how professional designers to ordinary people are using creativity to show solidarity, as well as sharing the projects we’ve been working on to support Palestin*an humanitarian campaigns. Sana also joined a panel discussion with Aric Chen Rasha Dakkak and Anja Groten on how the industry can do more to support liberation movements. #StudioSana #NieuweInstituut #graphicdesign #posters #ceasefire

Our Founder, Sana Iqbal, shared her views on how to tackle recurring briefs using storytelling and through recent examples of political campaign work. With the UK election now over, she explains why it's vital parties and candidates have to live their story in order to make the next chapter successful. #generalelection #campaign

Last week, Sana Iqbal joined a panel discussion on creative paths with Ade Sanusi Steven Allen Victoria Monari and June Mineyama-Smithson at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London It was a refreshing discussion, where we were honest in our trials and the support we've received to succeed. The event showed there is no singular path into the industry and success is different to everyone. Thank you June and Catherine Le Lievre for inviting us.

Tomorrow, we're off to the Netherlands to join 'Design for Change: Graphic Design for Gaza' at Nieuwe Instituut Our Founder, Sana Iqbal, will be speaking alongside Rasha Dakkak, Anja Groten and Aric Chen to discuss how graphic design can be used as a means of protest. Sana will present some of the protest posters from her Creative Review article that have been used to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and explains the symbolism behind them. She will also show examples of how Studio Sana uses strategic design for political change and how creatives can use their skills to support liberation movements. To RSVP visit: https://lnkd.in/erW-5B2G To read the Creative Review article: https://lnkd.in/eCgbSFdg

Last month, we attended the first Northern Design Festival. Our Founder, Sana Iqbal, joined a panel discussion on the North-South divide with Northern powerhouses Craig Oldham Andy Walmsley & Lisa Collier. We had a lively debate discussing opportunity equity, 'levelling-up' to building your own creative spaces. Our biggest reflection is no matter where you're based, be driven by your purpose. We're looking forward to the next NDF Antonia Arbova Niamh Cartwright! Photographs by Callum Lea

Tomorrow, our Founder Sana Iqbal will be joining a panel discussion 'Agency, Freelance, or Entrepreneurship' at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London on her career journey to running her own strategic design practise. 🎟️ Book your free ticket via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/gqnYHtaK Creative Paths Panel Discussion: Agency, Freelance, or Entrepreneurship Date: 5 June 2024 Time: 5:30–6:30 pm (Panel Dis assign) | 6:30–7:30 pm (Drinks & Networking) Location: London College of Communication, Lecture Theatre A #CreativeCareers #DesignPanel #GraduateFutures