I’m Alia, the designer behind Design by Alia. I’m based in Kuwait and work with founders and growing businesses across the Gulf — in Arabic, in English, and often both at once.
I care about the design, of course. But I also care about what happens when a potential client lands on your page: whether they understand what you offer, trust what they see, and know what to do next.
Not just design.
A creative partner who understands the market you're actually in.
This is where your business finally looks the part.
Notion
Go-to productivity tool?
Definitely a night owl
Morning or night person?
Noah Kahan and Olivia Rodrigo
Favorite Artists?
Japan or South Korea
Dream travel destination?
Latte or Flat White
(always hot)
Favorite coffee order?
My approach
I did not come to this work through one neat, straight line. I studied English Literature before branding, then explored graphic design, web development, and bookbinding. Different crafts, same question: how do you make something feel considered, from the overall structure to the smallest detail?
Today, that means thinking beyond a logo. We consider the words around it, the pages people visit, the buttons they need, and the Arabic–English details that make a brand feel at home here.
What makes the studio different
I know this market because I live and work in it. That shapes the questions I ask and how I plan for local buying habits.
Bilingual is part of the work, not an extra layer. Arabic and English should both feel designed, not merely translated.
Beautiful is not enough. A brand should help your business look established, communicate what it does, and guide people toward the next step.
NIGHT
MORNING
SALTY
SWEET
SPONTANEOUS
PLANNER
INTROVERTED
EXTROVERTED
OVERDRESSED
casual
GET to KNOW ME
This is where we slow down, look at what's actually going on with your brand, and map out what needs to shift. No guesswork — just clear direction and real next steps.
You'll leave with messaging that sounds like you, a clearer picture of where your brand stands, and a concrete plan for what comes next.
The Brand Audit
A focused clarity session for when something feels off and you can't quite put your finger on what.
This is for business owners who are ready to stop waiting and get it done. One week, one complete brand and website — built with strategy, delivered with care, and ready to launch.
You show up with your vision. I'll take it from there.
5-Day Brand + Website
