Sarkis’s notable typefaces and type systems include Thuraya, and Colvert Arabic (for typographies.fr). His projects also include the Arabic typeface for the visual identity and signage system of
the Louvre Abu Dhabi (2017), developed in collaboration with Philippe Apeloig and Ateliers Jean Nouvel. He has additionally worked with
Lineto on the Arabic version of the LL Unica77 type family.
Design approach Two of Sarkis’s type families reflect his typographic and historical research: •
Qandus, a system that explores the development of early solid Arabic styles from Eastern
Kufic to Western (
Maghribi) forms. •
Mizan, a system examining hierarchy in Arabic manuscripts and typography. Sarkis distinguishes type design from lettering, noting that type design requires system-based thinking, consistency, and reproducibility across a wide range of contexts, while lettering may serve a single design situation.
Classification of Arabic script In his writing and teaching, Sarkis classifies Arabic script into two broad categories: •
Solid scripts (such as Kufic), which emphasize geometric structure. •
Fluid scripts (such as
Naskh and
Diwani), which emphasize calligraphic expressiveness. == Teaching and lectures ==