Omar Khayyam Serija plakata by Vahid Mirzaei

Omar Khayyam Serija plakata by Vahid Mirzaei is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Grafike, Ilustracije i Vizualne Komunikacije Competition Category.

SrebroGrafika· 2025

Omar Khayyam Serija plakata

by Vahid Mirzaei

Client: Vahid Mirzaei Design

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Grafika Category

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The Design

About Omar Khayyam Serija plakata

Omar Khayyam je serija urbanih plakata koji predstavljaju poeziju perzijskog pjesnika Omara Khayyama. Plakati obilježavaju 975. obljetnicu pjesnikova rođenja. Svaki plakat kombinira perzijsku tipografiju s engleskim prijevodom smještenim u gornjem lijevom dijelu. Dizajn pisma oslanja se na klasičnu perzijsku kaligrafiju i dorađen je radi čitljivosti u prometnim javnim prostorima. Svaki plakat ima dimenzije 150 x 107 centimetara i koristi CMYK boje u rezoluciji od 300 dpi. Serija je bila izložena u stanicama metroa i drugim javnim prostorima u Teheranu.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Omar Khayyam Serija plakata je pobjednik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izuzetno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje vrhunskim, veličanstvenim i dojmljivim dizajnima. Srebrni pobjednici iznimno su briljantna i vrlo kreativna djela koja ilustriraju izuzetnu stručnost, talent i oštroumnost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Omar Khayyam Serija plakata bude divno, reprezentativno djelo koje je izuzetno profesionalno i duboko inovativno. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Srebrnu nagradu A' Design Award vrlo je zapažen, nadaleko cijenjen izum koji koristi i pomiče granice umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajna i tehnologije. Omar Khayyam Serija plakata je kreacija kojoj se mnogi dive i zavide, koja budi želje, donosi pozitivne osjećaje i raspiruje čuđenje i divljenje.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: To commemorate the 975th birth anniversary of Omar Khayyam, this project presents urban posters featuring his timeless poetry. The designs integrate Persian typography with English translations in the upper left, bringing his philosophical reflections to public spaces such as metro stations, buses, and city streets, making his wisdom accessible to all and fostering a cultural dialogue between past and present.
Dimensions & Packaging: 150 cm X 107 cm
CMYK color
300 dpi
Tags: Khayyam, Poster, Calligraphy, Typography, color, life, minimal
Production Technology: The posters utilize digital typography, combining Persian calligraphy with modern graphic design principles. The process involved custom type design, composition refinement, and digital rendering to ensure clarity and aesthetic harmony. The typography is crafted to evoke the elegance of classical Persian script while maintaining legibility for contemporary audiences in public spaces.
Design Challenge: Balancing traditional Persian calligraphy with modern digital typography was a key challenge. Ensuring readability in busy urban settings, maintaining cultural authenticity, and integrating bilingual content harmoniously required meticulous composition. Additionally, adapting the artwork for various public spaces while keeping a cohesive visual identity posed a creative and technical challenge.
Research: Omar Khayyam was a Persian poet, mathematician, and philosopher whose quatrains explore existential themes, fate, and the passage of time. His poetry has influenced visual arts, literature, and philosophy worldwide. In design and typography, his verses inspire expressive forms, merging aesthetic beauty with intellectual depth. This project extends his legacy into public art, engaging new audiences with his profound reflections.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by Khayyam’s timeless wisdom and its relevance to modern life. His poetry explores fate, existence, and the fleeting nature of time, themes that resonate deeply today. The idea of bringing classical Persian literature into contemporary public spaces came from a desire to bridge history, art, and everyday life, creating moments of reflection amid the urban rush.
Project Duration: The project started in February 2023 in Tehran and finished in June 2023 in Tehran, and was exhibited in Metro stations and urban spaces in May 2023.
Operation Flow: The interaction happens as passersby encounter the posters in urban spaces, catching their eye with intricate Persian typography. The key frames include the first glance, where the poetry’s visual elegance intrigues, followed by reading the English translation, offering accessibility. The final frame is reflection, where viewers connect with Khayyam’s words, making his poetry a part of their thoughts and urban experience.
Image Credits: Designed by Vahid Mirzaei