So picture this: a girl with paints on her fingers, music in her ears, and a million ideas dancing in her head, that’s me, Jana. I design spaces, sure, but I also draw worlds, write feelings, and chase meaning through every line, material, and shade. I’m not just here to exist– I’m here to feel, to create, to aspire and inspire. Making something memorable, beautiful functional spaces, is why I matter.
Contact / @ E-mail / id.janaalshaikhi gmail.com
Phone/ +966 59 448 9857
Jana Ahmed Alshaikhi
01Projects
Graduation project
Project Brief
Ori is an art therapy center based in Saudi Arabia, thoughtfully designed to offer individuals a transformative healing experience through artistic expression. The space aims to foster emotional growth, self-discovery, and connection by blending therapeutic design principles with creativity and intentional material choices.
Graduation project
Concept statement & moodboard:
The Phoenix raising
The Phoenix, a symbol of resilience and renewal, embodies the client’s journey of transformation, rising stronger from adversity. This concept is expressed through fluid forms that evoke movement and growth, complemented by a vibrant palette of magenta, cyan, and yellow. Textured plaster and cozy fabrics enrich the sensory experience, while soft lighting fosters tranquility. Designed for healing and self-discovery, the space encourages exploration and creativity, guiding clients through rebirth through art therapy.
Keywords: Bold, balance, transformative.
Goals: Target Audience:
-A safe welcoming space.
-Empower individuals and encourage self expression.
-Support recovering from trauma and other mental health struggles.
-Individuals with mental health issues.
-Students & professionals with academic / work stress.
-Groups seeking emotional support.
Site Analysis
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Almorab’ba district
Building designed by Arch. Amir Hassan Alhejailan
Material Board:
Graduation project
Reception elevation A
Lobby isometric view
textured plaster
Fibreguard velvet
Microtopping
Polished Concrete
A railing system were past clients hang up their paintings post-session.
Visuals arts studio blow up
Polished concrete Poweder-coated Alumminum Recycled PET rug
Fibreguard velvet
Graduation project
A partition has been placed behind the client’s seating to give them a sense of security.
Fluid wall decor that plays as hooks for different instruments; making them easier to grap for clients.
Reflection zone, where the client and the therapist can catch up and do some reflection post-session. With task lighting fir the therapist to take notes if needed.
Music studio elevation
Wallpaper coloredTransparentacrylic
Gypsum
Wool Broadloom Carpet
Project Brief
Sheraton, a 5 star premium hotel. Within a group, we worked on the whole programming phase. Located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and featuring a design that is inspired from the UNESCO heritage, Albalad.
Hospitality
Concept statement & moodboard:
Pulse of Jeddah’s city
Inspired by local heritage of Jeddah, a city with a distinguished architectural style and locally sourced materials.
One of which is Albalad, the historic heart of Jeddah, embodies rich culture and tradition. Inspired by Jeddah, our concept celebrates the unique interplay of materials that define this city including its UNESCO World Heritage site.
Key words: Patterns - local materials - Textures.
Color scheme
Analogous color scheme inspired from Albalad that is known for the olive green, teal, and wood tones, which our choices were based upon. Creating a balance between traditional colors and modern neutrals
Material board
Floor plans:
Group work: Jana Alshaikhi - Joori Alosaimi - Elaf Alghamdi
Hospitality
Concept statement & moodboard:
Celebrating the exterior architecture of Jeddah and applicating it to the interior of the cafe, giving the guests the vibes of sipping coffee and relaxing on the roadside. Featuring the design with patterns inspired from Mashrabiya screens, in addition to woodturning accents fused into the design, representing on of the main crafts and architectural elements in Jeddah.
Cafe elevation
Cafe blow up plan
Individual design: Jana Alshaikhi
“Trass” set design
Project Brief
For furniture design course’s final project, I designed a furniture set (coffe table and side table) inspired from the southern region of Saudi Arabia, specifically Aseer.
“Trass” set design
Concept statement & inspiration board:
Al-qatt Alaseeri “يريسعلا طقلا” is one of the most famous crafts in the southern region. And one of it’s known patterns is Albanah “هانبلا” that are repeated triangles with different colors representing a mountain chain. My Trass “صارت” set is inspired from this pattern. Designed with a light modernized look to be used in the guest room reflecting the generousity of the region’s people. The pattern is found on the base of the set, emphasized by the principle of color.
Keywords: Overlapping, Repetition, Color.
Idea development: Exploded view:
Experimenting with different functionalities and represenrting said pattern using different approaches.
Orthographic projection:
Preliminary drawings:
Side table Coffee table Set:
Commercial
Project Brief
UKIYO - Japanese Concept Store: “Live the moment”. An online store selling products from Japan. Featuring various loved characters from anime and Japanese shows.
Commercial
Concept statement - Origami Art
Immersing in an experience that embodies the essence of living in the present. Just like origami artists sinking into their crafts, a store that hooks you in. An approachable, friendly shop, driven from the origami, a Japanese unique craft that celebrates smooth creases in a piece of paper, making it alive.
Keywords: Joyful - Crease - Repetetion
Sketches:
Ukiyo store sections: Ukiyo floor plan
* Entrance/Exit
* Cashier
* Figures
* Games
* Plushies
* Stationary
* Wearables
* Household
* Storage room
* Window display
Ukiyo Section B-B
Ukiyo Section A-A
02Skills
Logo Design
Logo Design
To create logos that not only look great but also resonate with the target audience. Through a combination of research, brainstorming, and iterative design processes.
Logo Design
Ukiyo Store Rebranding
“Live the moment”. An online store selling products from Japan. Featuring various loved characters from anime and Japanese shows.
Logo Concept
To give the feeling of Japanese authentic culture, while maintaining the fun and joyful aspect that appeals to the gen z females.
Logo Design Process
The kanji characters forming “Ukiyo” +An origami crane, why?
There is a tale saying when one makes a 1000 of them, a wish is granted. An origami crane is a symbol for having what one wishes.
Pen Sketching
Pen sketching
Presenting a designer’s ideas to clients is a cruicial part when talking with clients, which I have the ability for. To draw and sketch my ideas clearly and show others in a matter of minutes.
