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A studio for brand identity, editorial, and print — where every piece carries a real mark of care. Your project, signed by hand.
Filter the work by category — twelve disciplines, one practice.
Typography is not decoration. It is the floorplan of the page — the place where readers pause, breathe, and find their footing.
Read the essayThe old quarter, third floor, north-facing light. A notebook, a small press, and a slow habit of asking why.
Read the essayDesigning for Kurdish and Latin in the same logo is not translation — it is duet. Notes from the Khanasin mark.
Read the essayShort notes from the desk — on typography, place, and the slow craft of design.
Short essays on typography, place, and the slow craft of design.
Short essays on typography, place, and the slow craft of design — sent only when there's something worth reading.
A decade of practice in Hewlêr — the story, the work, and the people behind it.
Barakat Qurtas Babakr — independent graphic designer, working between state protocol, editorial design, and quiet personal projects. Based in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
"It doesn't matter where I work now or where I work in the future, but it is always important to be satisfied with others."
I'm Barakat Qurtas, born in Soran and currently based in Erbil — a city that transformed the way I see the world. I grew up between the stillness of the mountains and the rhythm of city life — two contrasts that continue to define my design language. Erbil now offers glowing nights and endless inspiration.
My passion for design began early. At the age of 12, I started experimenting, and by 17 I was fully immersed in graphic design as a profession. Since then I've continued to develop my skills through practice and real-world experience — letting my work speak for itself.
I work with Adobe Creative Suite and hold several masterclass certificates. I've collaborated with the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region and the KRG Protocol. My aim is to expand my creative impact and establish a leading advertising and publishing company.
Kurdistan Region Presidency · Part-time
Erbil Plains District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Office of the President of the Kurdistan Region. Author at Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq — presidency.gov.krd
Kurdistan Regional Government · Part-time
Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Printing Shop · Part-time & Freelance Graphic Designer
Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Diploma of Law · 2020 — 2022
Grade: Graduate
— Activities: Law for a safe community
Full professional proficiency
Elementary proficiency · Duolingo Score 10 (May 2026)
Elementary proficiency
Elementary proficiency
Professional working proficiency
Professional working proficiency
Elementary proficiency
Graphic Designer and Printmaker · Oct 2024 — Aug 2025
Graphic Designer and social media management · Dec 2022 — Sep 2024
Graphic Designer and Volunteer · Apr 2019 — Jan 2020
Graphic Designer and website developer · Feb 2014 — Feb 2017
Pitch a project in one careful letter. I reply to every serious enquiry within 48 hours.
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Erbil — Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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+964 751 788 49 85
Barakat Qurtas
Tell me about you, your project, your timeline, and your budget. I reply to every serious enquiry within 48 hours.