Asma Mlisan
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Asma Mlisan
Graphic Design 2026
Tags
- Memory
- Sound
The Syrian revolution chants of 2011 are collective vocal expressions of resistance and solidarity, serving as living cultural sound records that reflect the resilience of communities using voice as a tool for visibility.
As a Syrian designer living in the diaspora, this project is driven by the urgent need to address the lack of institutional, cultural, and historical preservation within Syria, where displacement and a lack of documentation threaten the survival of these oral traditions.
This thesis archives these chants by transforming fragile oral history into a tangible musical album, comprising a CD filled with the chants, a poster, and a lyrics book with the use of graphical elements extracted from Syrian tiles and pre-documented photographs.
By utilizing design as a medium for archiving and storytelling, this work aims to safeguard intangible cultural memory and ensure that the echoes of collective resistance are preserved for future generations.
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