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'Lessons from the Breeze' for British Library
Services
Art Direction
Client
British Library, Numbi Arts, Somali Musem
Location
London, United Kingdom
Year
2025
Credits
Festival: Words Across Water African Literature Festival
Design: Kashish Gakhar
Poet: Anaya Gileid
Collaborators: British Library, Numbi Arts, Somali Museum
Production: Numbi Arts, Somali Museum
Info
I designed a series of printed poem cards for the Words Across Water Festival at the British Library. The project involved creating a visual identity for the poem "Lessons from the breeze" that explored borders, language and memory. I worked as the graphic designer, developing the layout, typography and overall visual language for each card. The cards are connected by a continuous line that moves from one to the next, mirroring the poem’s journey of language, memory and drift. I collaborated closely with the poet to make sure the designs reflected the tone and rhythm of their writing. I prepared the artwork for print and oversaw the production process to ensure quality and consistency across the entire set. The cards were sold throughout the festival and used during live readings, offering visitors a tactile way to engage with the work.



