Designing for the Arabic Market: A Designer's Perspective on Cross-Cultural Design
I just got back from my first business trip to Saudi Arabia, where I had the chance to meet our colleagues from the client’s team. It was a real eye-opener in terms of designing for an Arabic audience. Honestly, the challenge was quite significant, but in a good way. I want to share my experience and what I learned there, with no sugarcoating. This article discusses the differences in design approaches when stepping into a new culture, especially Arabic. It’s based on my experiences and the lessons learned. If you’re interested in understanding the differences between designing for English and other Western languages versus Arabic interfaces, this article is for you