[ The Hermits ]
Hajer Merza
Coming from a Dutch–Arabic background, Hajer is a multi-disciplinary Graphic Designer and Photographer based in Manchester.
She has built a diverse creative practice rooted in intricate patterns of behaviour that shape our everyday lives, often exploring them through a philosophical lens and translating them to design.
Her passion lies in publication design, conceptual thinking, and experiential exhibition design, whilst further expanding into art direction and brand identity design.
As she continues to evolve her practice, she's driven by shaping thoughtful, story-driven design experiences that challenge perception and spark dialogue.
[ The Hermits ]Lee TranLee grew up in Hanoi, Vietnam, a city that is constantly changing everyday. As a kid, he was always ever-curious, experimenting with anything he could get his hands on, from a cooking pot to a crayon.
That same creativity and curiosity still drive everything he does today. His work always begins with a story, blending graphics, motion, photography, typography, and experimentation to communicate ideas that are unique, vibrant, but deeply personal.
He’s currently based in Manchester and continues to explore the world of identity and visual expression. Outside the studio, you’ll likely find him on a train to some little unheard-of town, with two cameras in hand and a Greggs sausage roll.