Hi, we're an-arketype!

(a·naar·kee-type)

We’re a small graphic design studio with a big love for print, books, and storytelling. Our work centers on two things: creating InDesign book templates that make professional book design easier, faster, and more creative and designing posters, greeting cards, and art prints that bring curiosity and visual storytelling into everyday spaces.

For us, design is more than digital; it’s about seeing ideas take shape in tangible form, something you can hold, share, and live with. What began as a way to answer our own curiosities—how books are built, how stories can live on walls—became a way to share that joy with others. Every template and print is made with care, helping people save time, spark ideas, and fill their world with thoughtful design.

Alma

An award-winning editorial designer with a serious passion for print. I believe that graphic design can be applied to literally everything, but it works best when we use it to spread knowledge, love and compassion.

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Hamda

As a kid, math was my nemesis. But drawing helped me through the confusion. Art was my secret magical spell for understanding complex ideas. Now, as a designer, I'm on a quest to make the world a little clearer for all, one creative solution at a time.

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    Bold Journey Interview

    A lovely interview with Bold Journey where we talked about Imposter Syndrome, the importance of asking for help, and embracing vulnerability.

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  • Canvas Rebel Interview

    A great conversation with Canvas Rebel about taking risks, the world of inspiration, and what led us to create our little business an-arketype.

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  • Create a Zine with Alma

    Join Graphic Designer Alma Kamal on Adobe Live as she designs concept driven and print-ready editorial layouts on InDesign. This week Alma will create a zine that explores why cats break the internet.

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  • Solving a healthcare problem with design.

    ..Now, picture the brochures and flyers you saw sprinkled throughout the office. .. Hamda has completely shifted how we should be thinking about strategies in the medical world.

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