A little bit more about us…
Tariq
CEO and Founder
Tariq is a language-loving, information-driven design all-rounder, focused on transforming ideas into impactful, visually compelling stories.
His career has followed a distinctly northward journey. Beginning in sunny Mauritius, he interviewed international sports stars visiting the island before moving on to postgraduate studies in Europe. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Science from Université Paul Valéry in Montpellier, as well as a Master’s degree in Bilingual Journalism from Sorbonne University, specialising in languages, foreign civilisations, and media.
Now based in London, Tariq has freelanced extensively and founded Moka Design, collaborating with UN organisations and international NGOs including UNICEF, UNESCO, UNFPA, WaterAid, GWP, GRID-Arendal, and UNEP, among others. He brings considerable experience in communication and design, working on high-profile campaigns and projects across graphics, animation, video, reports, posters, interactive documents, and web pages.
Joel
Head of Design & Client Partnerships
Joel is a designer and visual communications expert with over 10 years of experience creating engaging publications and brand identities for international non-profits, UN agencies, and global organisations.
Originally from the United States, Joel has worked in Switzerland and the United Kingdom, collaborating with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. He holds a BA in Art from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a focus on graphic design.
In his current role, Joel combines his creative expertise with strategic responsibilities, identifying design opportunities, managing procurement, and overseeing contracts with organisations and NGOs.