Tanween is a letterform-based search platform dedicated to Arabic typography. founded by Michel Salloum and curated by Michel Salloum and Sarah Khorbtli.
It serves as a searchable mood-board for Arabic type designers and calligraphers, built specifically to help graphic design students and aspiring type designers find inspiration and get motivated to create.
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On this platform, you will find a spectrum of work, from the masterpieces of established greats to the rough and experimental, that might give a spark of inspiration to create.
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What Tanween is NOT,
Tanween is not a "mark of excellence." While our catalogue features some of the finest Arabic type from incredible artists and designers, that isn't the platform's primary purpose. Although both curators share a great passion for Arabic typography, we are in no position to judge the quality of others' work, nor do we wish to. Tanween is simply inspiration fuel for arabic-type lovers.

Why in English?,
The simple answer is inclusivity. There are non-Arabic speaking type designers and students who are interested in a platform like this, and we are certainly planning to launch an Arabic version in the near future.

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Michel Salloum, An animation director and academic educator, with great passion for Arabic typography, design, and Motion.
Currently based in Dubai,UAE, serving as Animation Instructor at Istituto Marangoni University while collaborating with local and global brands as a freelance animation director and motion designer.

Sarah Korbtli, is a Visual Artist, educator & video creator based in Dubai. Her work sits between animation and storytelling, combining hand-crafted processes with digital techniques to create visuals that feel both intentional and personal.
With a background in Visual Communication from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Damascus, she has collaborated with regional and international clients.