The Hermits

[ Hajer Merza ]
Hajer is a Dutch–Arabic designer based in Manchester. 

Her work explores the hidden patterns of human behaviour that shape everyday life, translating them into story-driven and experimental design. Inspired by her childhood passion for people-watching, data visualisation, and the world of video games, she brings a reflective lens to her creative process.

A kid at heart, you’ll either find her doing something seemingly boring, like playing chess or reading philosophy, or totally chaotic, like riding a bike and crashing into a pavement.
[ Lee Tran ] 
Lee grew up in Hanoi, Vietnam and is currently a designer in Manchester. As a kid, he was 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. 

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.
Manchester, UK
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