Despite living more than 3,000 kilometers away from Egypt, when 22-year-old illustrator and graphic communication design student Farida Eltigi was assigned a project titled ‘Design and the Collective National Identity’ for her studies at the University of the Arts London, she knew she wanted to shed light on important social issues from her homeland. Having lived in Cairo, Dubai, and London, she is intrigued by different cultures and finds herself driven to explore how diasporas grow and develop. Showcased at the University’s virtual exhibition and on billboards around the United Kingdom, Eltigi’s works share one thing in common: they tackle the Egyptian identity from a different angle; from collaborating with Nubian voices to create ‘The Nubian Story’ to exploring Egyptian society’s perspective of women through ‘Worth 100 Women.’ As part of Egyptian Streets’ Spotlight Sundays, which features young and aspiring Egyptian artists, start-ups, filmmakers, and more, Egyptian Streets spoke to Eltigi about her work and how she aims to use her skills to drive social change. What made you decide to become a graphic designer? I have always loved art and painting, but at the same time, I am really…
