I specialize in high-end Arabic editorial and book layout design, helping publishers and institutions create beautifully structured publications that honor both the language and the reader. From page layout to bilingual typography to Arabic book covers, my work brings clarity, balance, and cultural precision to every detail.
Notable clients include:
Brill Academic Publishers
A respected Dutch publisher focused on the humanities and social sciences. I have worked with Brill for over 16 years, designing and typesetting Arabic and English academic titles.
New York University Abu Dhabi (Library of Arabic Literature)
An ongoing collaboration covering more than 30 titles, including academic works and youth-focused editions. I’ve delivered both Arabic cover design and full Arabic typesetting.
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (Kalima and Esdarat imprints)
I have designed and produced over 250 Arabic titles, including literary works, translations, and several award-winning publications.
Other collaborations include Dar Al Muheet, Dar Al Sabah, and many independent authors.
What I Offer
Arabic Editorial and Book Design Services
Arabic editorial design is about more than layout. It’s about delivering structure, clarity, and cultural authenticity. These are the services I provide:
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Arabic Book Layout and Typesetting
Carefully constructed page layouts using right-to-left formatting, proper text alignment, and precise typographic control.
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Arabic Book Cover and Title Design
Custom cover designs that reflect the spirit of the book. From contemporary minimalism to classical calligraphy, I create titles that speak visually.
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Bilingual Layout and Dual-Format Publishing
Smooth integration of Arabic and English, ensuring both languages follow their natural flow while maintaining typographic harmony.
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Arabic Typography and Visual Hierarchy
Professional attention to detail in how text is structured. I use thoughtful spacing, font pairing, and hierarchy systems that respect the Arabic script.
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Print-Ready File Delivery
Final files delivered in clean, production-ready formats suitable for offset printing, digital distribution, or publishing platforms.
Why Arabic Design Requires Expertise
Designing Arabic publications is not just about flipping text direction. Arabic script has its own rhythm, structure, and visual flow. Diacritics, letter forms, and alignment rules behave differently than Latin scripts, and most Western tools do not support Arabic typesetting properly out of the box.
Without deep understanding, Arabic layouts often appear awkward or unpolished. I’ve spent years developing systems that bring modern visual clarity to Arabic text, while preserving the language’s beauty and complexity.
Whether you are publishing literary works, academic research, or translated editions, I help ensure your content reads as well as it looks.
Let’s Work Together
I collaborate directly with publishers, authors, and institutions on high-quality Arabic publications. Whether you need help with a full book layout, Arabic cover design, or bilingual formatting, I can support your project from concept to press-ready files.
Nihad Taisir Nadam
Arabic Branding Expert and Editorial Designer