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Dr Hala Georges is an Assistant Professor in Visual Communication, teaching across the Bachelor of Communication and Media and the Master of Media Design programs.
Dr Georges is a designer, researcher, and educator whose work explores the intersection of typography, cultural identity, and visual communication. Her teaching is grounded in research-led design practice, integrating critical theory with creative experimentation. She has developed a Research & Development (R&D) model for design pedagogy, encouraging students to frame their design projects through critical research questions that connect visual practice to contemporary global issues and real-world challenges.
Alongside her teaching, Dr Georges maintains an active creative research practice investigating multilingual typography and the contemporary reinterpretation of ancient Semitic scripts, including Syriac and Aramaic. Her work examines how historical letterforms can be reimagined within contemporary visual communication to foster dialogue across cultures and languages. Her projects have been exhibited internationally in countries including the UK, USA, Spain, Germany, Italy, Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Canada, and the UAE.
Dr Georges serves on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Literature & Arts, the Design and Art Studies International Journal, and the Design Principles and Practice Research Network. She is also a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Prior to joining UOWD, she held academic positions at the University of Northampton, and the University for the Creative Arts (UK) and at the University of Sharjah (UAE). She also taught at SintLucas and CiBAP Colleges in the Netherlands and served as an External Examiner at the University of East Anglia (UK).
Through her teaching and research, Dr Georges positions design as a critical cultural practice capable of shaping dialogue, identity, and social reflection.
- PhD in Creative Arts, University of Brighton, UK
- MA in Graphic Design, University for the Creative Arts, UK
- BA (First Class) in Visual Communication, University of Damascus, Syria
- Postgraduate Certificate in Ph.D. Supervision, University of Northampton, UK
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK
- Georges, H. (2025). Typography Meets Sustainability: A Case Study of Pedagogical Design Innovation for Climate Advocacy and Cultural Identity. Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education, 25(2), 394–409.
- Georges, H., Hussain, S. A., & Askar, N. A. R. (2025). Illusion or reality: Ethical navigation in times of AI-enhanced visual communication. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 12, Article 102228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.102228
- Georges, H. (2022). Reconciliation with the Pain Through Embracing the Past: Message of Hope and Resilience via the Ugaritic Alphabet. International Journal of Education Through Art, 18(3), 411–416.
- Georges, H. (2022). A Personal Perspective on the Relation between Creativity & Motherhood. Interdisciplinary Humanities Journal, 37(1), 110–120.
- Georges, H. (2016). Conversations in the Midst of the Syrian Conflict: Visual Response to the Syrian Conflict Via the Personal and Domestic. (Ph.D. Thesis, University of Brighton, British Library).
Her research interests include:
- Bilingual Typography and Cross-Cultural Communication – exploring the intersections of Arabic–Latin design and global visual dialogue.
- Revival of Ancient Semitic Scripts – reimagining historical letterforms within contemporary design practice.
- Practice-Led Research in Design Pedagogy – developing and applying R&D-based teaching models to advance visual communication education.
- Visual Testimony and Political Art – investigating how design documents reflect and shape cultural identity in contexts of conflict and displacement.
Research Grants
- 2024: SEED Grant from The University of Sharjah. Research Title: Contemporary Arabic Graphic Design since 2010.
- 2022: ECR Grants Scheme funding for 'Tolerable Art' Research Project, UoN
- 2016: Grant for the Arts: Art Council England, funding for 'From Rochester with Love' solo exhibition, UK
- 2016: Exhibition Support Grant, University for the Creative Arts, UK
Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA), United Kingdom
Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Literature & Arts
Editorial Board Member, Design and Art Studies (DAS) International Journal
Editorial Board Member, Design Principles and Practice Research Network
Academic Reviewer, Qeios
Member, The One Club for Creativity, New York, USA
Member, The Type Directors Club, USA
Member, The Letter Exchange Club, United Kingdom
Member, INSEA – International Society for Education Through Art, United Kingdom
Member, NSEAD – National Society for Education in Art and Design, United Kingdom
Member, SAA – Society for All Artists, United Kingdom
Designer, Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy
Design Consultant, Edge Creative Agency, London, United Kingdom
Curator, Sense of Place & Purpose Multimedia Exhibition, London, United Kingdom
Founder, Arabic Graphic Design (research and cultural platform)
I teach across the Bachelor of Communication and Media (Visual Communication Design) and the Master of Media Design programs. Teaching areas;
- Visual Communication Design
- Typography and Bilingual Type Design
- Editorial Design
- Creative Industries
- Social Graphic Design
- Branding and Campaign Strategies
- Interdisciplinary Design
- Design History (with focus on Arabic Graphic Design)
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