A Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar ) student has been honoured with the Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) Awards for Design Excellence.
The honour has been instituted by Ibrahim M Jaidah, GCEO of AEB.
For al-Naama, a third-year student at VCUarts Qatar, art is something that runs in the family.
Her grandfather is the late Qatari artist Jassim Zaini, considered one of the most important modern artists of Qatar.
She receives a QR10,000 prize for her creative achievements and potential in arts and design.
Launched in 2007, the Design Excellence Awards aim to encourage and assist outstanding graduating students from VCUarts Qatar graphic design and interior design departments, as they start their lives as designers and contribute to the community’s art and design landscape.
“I joined VCUarts Qatar because I strongly believe that it is important to choose our field of study in what we love and what we are passionate about,” says al-Naama. “This is how we can achieve our full potential and give the best of our abilities.
“As a child, my grandfather encouraged me to strengthen my artistic talent, and that it was what motivated me the most to study art. I intend to carry my grandfather's message about the value art to the world.”
According to Al-Naama, her decision to specialise in interior design was influenced "by the strong impact created by the presence of art inside our homes, and how it creates joy and pleasure for individuals."
Al-Naama is also keen to incorporate elements of Qatari culture and heritage into all of her designs.
Speaking about winning the AEB award, al-Nama said it was an “unexpected surprise”, especially under the circumstances created by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jaidah said: “It is my pleasure to have met incredible young local and international talent through sponsoring the 15th cycle of the AEB VCUarts Qatar student awards.
“I have witnessed the impressive work of young designers throughout the years. Many of the award recipients are making their way in their professional careers and are obtaining important positions in the government and private sector, which makes me very proud.”
For al-Naama, a third-year student at VCUarts Qatar, art is something that runs in the family.
Her grandfather is the late Qatari artist Jassim Zaini, considered one of the most important modern artists of Qatar.
She receives a QR10,000 prize for her creative achievements and potential in arts and design.
Launched in 2007, the Design Excellence Awards aim to encourage and assist outstanding graduating students from VCUarts Qatar graphic design and interior design departments, as they start their lives as designers and contribute to the community’s art and design landscape.
“I joined VCUarts Qatar because I strongly believe that it is important to choose our field of study in what we love and what we are passionate about,” says al-Naama. “This is how we can achieve our full potential and give the best of our abilities.
“As a child, my grandfather encouraged me to strengthen my artistic talent, and that it was what motivated me the most to study art. I intend to carry my grandfather's message about the value art to the world.”
According to Al-Naama, her decision to specialise in interior design was influenced "by the strong impact created by the presence of art inside our homes, and how it creates joy and pleasure for individuals."
Al-Naama is also keen to incorporate elements of Qatari culture and heritage into all of her designs.
Speaking about winning the AEB award, al-Nama said it was an “unexpected surprise”, especially under the circumstances created by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jaidah said: “It is my pleasure to have met incredible young local and international talent through sponsoring the 15th cycle of the AEB VCUarts Qatar student awards.
“I have witnessed the impressive work of young designers throughout the years. Many of the award recipients are making their way in their professional careers and are obtaining important positions in the government and private sector, which makes me very proud.”