It’s hard enough starting a design agency—but imagine if after nine years in business you picked it up and moved to another country entirely? That’s exactly what Snono did. After leaving Yemen and arriving in Istanbul, Turkey, this agency has thrived even despite the challenges it has faced. We spoke with Abdulrahman H. Jaber, Art Director at Snono to learn more about the history of their studio, the work they do, and what inspires them.
This post is a recurring series where we interview designers and agencies with ties to the countries affected by the immigration ban. This is an effort to promote an understanding of the cultures, and we hope that these insightful Q&As highlight the need for diversity in all aspects of life. If you are or happen to know agencies or designers in any of the included countries, please reach out to us directly: [email protected]
Abdulrahman: I officially launched Snono around 2006 in Yemen. Initially, it was meant to be a personal project driven by my passion and the love of design. At that time, I just aimed to introduce creativity and sort of an “out of the box” design model in Yemen and make a difference in the industry.
