Creative Space Beirut

Beirut Street Culture - Bus Tour and Design Research 🚌

On a rainy Saturday in February, our first year students hopped on a guided bus tour across Beirut to learn from the city itself - spotting hidden gems of inspiration and the small, beautiful details most people pass by without noticing. The tour was led by , an Art Director and designer known for her vibrant use of regional popular culture,
Wandering through historic neighborhoods and everyday corners full of character, the students explored Beirut’s layered street culture and visual language up close. From sweet shops, book shops, and beauty salons to storefronts frozen in the 50s and 60s, they took in hand-painted signage, bold typography, window graphics, packaging, patterns, and all the wonderfully informal branding that gives the city its distinctive flair.
The focus was on living the research: tasting, observing, experiencing, and talking about what we see. A reminder that inspiration is everywhere, sometimes you just have to slow down and look a little closer.

The tour was followed by two studio sessions where students translated what they discovered into design ideas, developing personal concepts inspired by local street culture and refining them into thoughtful, confident directions.

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