About Dina
Dina is a British-Iraqi writer and award-winning graphic designer in London, specialising in branding and packaging design for international brands and purpose-led small businesses.
Dina brings strategic thinking, cultural insight, and a bold, joyful approach to her design.
Alongside her design work, she creates inclusive children’s books for diverse families. Her latest book, Cool Stuff About Iraq, was made for her half-Iraqi son when she couldn’t find any positive and authentic representation in children’s publishing.
Experience
Currently freelancing with branding agencies and small businesses, alongside making books.
Over 20 years’ experience working with leading brand agencies and global consumer brands, with multiple design effectiveness awards.
Trained in art and design at Chelsea School of Art, followed by a BA (Hons) in Visual Communication Design.
Lived and worked in Dubai for three years, designing for Middle Eastern brands. Bilingual English–Arabic.
Qualified as a registered nutritionist (CNM) in 2019, and uses design to create accessible health resources for people underrepresented in wellness.
Mother to an Iraqi-Scottish four-year-old, her son is the creative force and inspiration behind her inclusive children’s books.
Born in Southampton to Iraqi parents and raised in London. Now based in east London.
M&S
Futurebrand
Design Bridge London & Amsterdam
Landor London & Dubai
F&F Hub
Jkr
Pearlfisher
Pepsico
Unilever
Clients
Get in touch if you’d like to work together on books or branding
Branding and
packaging design
Dina is a designer specialising in branding and packaging design, with over 20 years experience in London and the Middle-East. Her approach combines strategic thinking with clear, impactful and thoughtful design.
Dina is available for freelance work. Please get in touch to request a portfolio.
Children’s books
As an author and designer, Dina creates children’s books that celebrate culture and everyday representation. Drawing on her background in visual communication, her Iraqi heritage, and her experience as a parent, she focuses on making stories accessible, joyful, and proudly authentic.
Read more about her latest book, Cool Stuff About Iraq.
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