About Dina

Dina Young, British-Iraq Branding designer and author of 'Cool Stuff About Iraq'. A woman with dark hair in a braid, wearing a red floral dress, smiling and standing next to a glass reflection.

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 international 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.

  • 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.

  • Bilingual English–Arabic.

  • M&S

  • Futurebrand

  • Design Bridge London & Amsterdam

  • Landor London & Dubai

  • F&F Hub

  • Jkr

  • Pearlfisher

  • Unilever

Design awards:

  • 2022 FAB awards: Native snacks

  • 2017 Pentawards: The Nut Junkie

  • 2014 Pentawards: TruVibe

  • 2008 Gramia: Terry’s Chocolate Orange

Clients

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Dina Young, British-Iraq Branding designer and author of 'Cool Stuff About Iraq'. A woman with long brown hair wearing a red shirt with partially visible text, standing in front of large green tropical leaves.

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.

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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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