I'm Barakat Qurtas — a graphic & motion designer crafting brand identities and editorial systems for over a decade
View the workFilter the work by category — twelve disciplines, one practice.
Strategy, identity, image, motion, content and technology — shaped as one connected system from the first thought to the final release.
From the strategic direction to the smallest production detail, I build identities that are recognisable, usable and made to last.
I shape information into a voice people can follow — across books, campaigns, social channels and public communication.
Still or moving, every image is directed as part of the same story — photographed, edited and delivered with purpose.
I connect design and technology to build useful digital experiences, creative tools and responsible AI-assisted production workflows.
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
AFTER EFFECTS
PREMIERE PRO
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
AFTER EFFECTS
PREMIERE PRO
DAVINCI RESOLVE
FILMORA
CANVA
CHATGPT
FIREFLY
DAVINCI RESOLVE
FILMORA
CANVA
CHATGPT
FIREFLY
Short notes on type, place and practice.
Ideas from the desk, kept simple.
Short essays on typography, place, and the slow craft of design — sent only when there's something worth reading.
A decade of practice in Hewlêr — the story, the work, and the people behind it.
Barakat Qurtas Babakr — independent graphic designer, working between state protocol, editorial design, and quiet personal projects. Based in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
"Wherever I work — now or later — what matters is that the work earns trust and leaves people glad they asked."
I'm Barakat Qurtas, born in Soran and currently based in Erbil — a city that transformed the way I see the world. I grew up between the stillness of the mountains and the rhythm of city life — two contrasts that continue to define my design language. Erbil now offers glowing nights and endless inspiration.
My passion for design began early. At the age of 12, I started experimenting, and by 17 I was fully immersed in graphic design as a profession. Since then I've continued to develop my skills through practice and real-world experience — letting my work speak for itself.
I work with Adobe Creative Suite and hold several masterclass certificates. I've collaborated with the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region and the KRG Protocol. My aim is to expand my creative impact and establish a leading advertising and publishing company.
The kit I design, edit and move with every day.
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
After Effects
Premiere
Filmora
DaVinci
Canva
ChatGPT
Gemini
Claude
Firefly
FlowFlow
Meta
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Access
PbPublisher
Fast, accurate typist — quick keyboarding in Kurdish, Arabic & English.
Kurdistan Region Presidency · Part-time
Erbil Plains District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Office of the President of the Kurdistan Region. Author at Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq — presidency.gov.krd
Kurdistan Regional Government · Part-time
Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Diploma of Law · 2020 — 2022
Grade: Graduate
— Activities: Law for a safe community
Full professional proficiency
Elementary proficiency · Duolingo Score 10 (May 2026)
Elementary proficiency
Elementary proficiency
Professional working proficiency
Professional working proficiency
Elementary proficiency
Pitch a project in one careful letter. I reply to every serious enquiry within 48 hours.
— Get in Touch · Let's Collaborate · Digital Landscape
Tell me about you, your project, your timeline, and your budget. I reply to every serious enquiry within 48 hours.
hello@bqurtas.com