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#DidYouKnow that in order to design professional Arabic type you should refer to a calligraphic style (e.g. Kufi)? 

The choice of style is directly depended on the purpose and use of the typeface. 

هل_تعلم أن محاكم الدكن في الهند كانت معروفة لتقنيات فريدة من نوعها من صب المعادن، نحت الحجر، والرسم. تم العثور على العديد من المباني المزخرفة في الدكن، ولكن تلك المزخرفة بالخط العربي تظهر فقط في المساجد والمقابر. يا أيها العزيز المنقوش هنا في الصورة من القرن السادس عشر. الصورة من متحف متروبوليتان للفنون

#Didyouknow that the Deccan courts in 16th c. India were known for their unique techniques of carving stone? Decorative roundels are found on many buildings in the Deccan, but those with calligraphic decoration only appear in mosques and tombs. The inscription on this reads "Ya 'Aziz" (O Mighty). 

Exciting opportunity for a talented individual to intern with us at our studio in Greater London.

Roles and responsibilities:

- Helping with our communication outreach and develop content on social media

- Monitor and update Nuqta’s website

- Other administrative duties as needed

Requirements:

- Must be 18 or over

- Able to commute to our studio in West London

- Be available Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm 

Desirable but not required:

- Knowledge of Middle Eastern culture

- An interest in Arabic calligraphy/typography and design

- A background in Art & Design/Marketing/PR

- Literacy in Arabic 

What you’ll get:

- A daily allowance of £15 to cover travel expense and lunch

- Training

- A rewarding experience with a small, but growing, company

- The best coffee in London

Successful placement could lead to a permanent job offer!

Interested? Send us an email at: [email protected]

#هل_تعلم أن قلعة الحمراء كانت قلعة عسكرية بالأصل؟ و من ثم أصبحت المقر الملكي عند وصول محمد بن الحمر، حاكم بني نصر. عبارة "لا غالب إلى الله" متواجدة في جميع أنحاء القلعة.

Our ‪#‎IOTW‬ is this creative design of the word 'music' موسيقى inspired by a piano keyboard. Thank you Hayssam Dakkak for sharing your great work on the Nuqta app!