lena barakat

based in Hinsdale, IL, US.

93 awards won
1303 comments made
23193 votes cast

Minted on Jun 29 2010
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About lena barakat

Hello! I'm an illustrator and graphic designer based in the Chicagoland area. I have a deep passion for beautiful typography, fine paper and bold patterns. Thanks for stopping by!

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amanda lawrence on Feb 12 2019

Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Lena - very best wishes and many thanks for all your support - Axx

amanda lawrence on Jan 31 2019

Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Lena - many thanks for your like and support and best wishes and luck in the challenge - I love your work! Amandaxx

Susan Brown on Aug 17 2018

Minted May 18, 2011

Hey Lena, Thanks for the likes on my designs. I've been thinking of you and the fun we had on the van. Next time a drink for sure.

Loren on Apr 17 2018

Minted Jan 12, 2018

Thanks so much for the like, Lena. Your work is wonderful and I wish you all the best!

Debb W on Apr 09 2018

Minted Jul 14, 2011

Appreciate the kind words and help choosing a photo, Lena! Hope you are having fun designing for holiday! :)

Kelly Schmidt on Nov 03 2017

Minted Jun 18, 2014

Thank you so much for your feedback and sweet comments about my work, Lena!! You have so many amazing entries in Wedding and Save the Date!

Lori Wemple on Nov 03 2017

Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you for all the wonderful feedback! OMG I am just seeing your save the date and wedding entries, swoon!!!! :) x

Helen Halik on Oct 26 2017

Minted Nov 2, 2013

Lena, thank you so much for your constructive feedback! Best of luck to you!

peetie design on Jul 02 2017

Minted Nov 27, 2011

Thank you so much for the very kind comment, Lena. Your work is so lovely, it is a big compliment!

Shannon Chen of Four Wet Feet Studio on Jun 30 2017

Minted May 25, 2010

Lena, Thank you for your sweet comment! :)

Chris Griffith on May 19 2017

Minted Aug 27, 2011

Lena thanks for the sweet note! Your designs in the challenge are stunning.

Jennifer Postorino on May 09 2017

Minted Dec 27, 2008

thanks for your help on my holiday designs today! i changed the newlywed wording just a bit... let me know your thoughts if you get a chance :) https://www.minted.com/design-rating/798287

Faith Dorn on Feb 21 2017

Minted Jan 19, 2014

thank you, Lena, for the like on baby's room. :)

Rega on Feb 20 2017

Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Lena, Thank you so much for the like on my rain forest :) You've made my day! I enjoy viewing your beautiful work here so much.Love your style-Best of luck on the challenge :)

Kelly Schmidt on Nov 04 2016

Minted Jun 18, 2014

Thank you, Lena! :) Best of luck in the wedding challenge, you've got some beautiful entries!

Mansi Verma on Oct 28 2016

Minted Feb 10, 2012

Hi Lena, Thanks so much for your Like on my work! Love your work, so huge compliment from you! You have some beautiful entries! Best of Luck in the challenges :)

frau brandt on Sep 21 2016

Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you so much for the like on my "delicate leaves" design. So great to see your wonderful work here.

Lisa Travis on Sep 04 2016

Minted May 1, 2009

Lena, thank you so much for the like on my "Wrap It Up" entry, much appreciated!

Lisa Travis on Jun 15 2016

Minted May 1, 2009

Lena, thank you for liking my entry "Domino", I love your work, it is very elegant.

Grace Kreinbrink on May 10 2016

Minted Sep 22, 2013

Hi Lena, Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! Your designs are beautiful. Best of luck in the challenge!

Rebecca Durflinger on May 05 2016

Minted Nov 12, 2011

Thank you so much for the likes! You have some beautiful submissions! Love them all! :)

Laura Hankins on May 03 2016

Minted Aug 13, 2008

Lena, your new little one must be your muse-- your entries are gorgeous!! You have such a variety but they all of such a perfect attention to detail and polish to them. Beautiful! I see lots of file prep in your future :)

Hooray Creative on May 03 2016

Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thanks so much for the kind words, Lena!! That seriously made my day! You came up with so many awesome holiday designs too!! Wishing you lots of luck in the big challenge! :)

Christina Novak on May 03 2016

Minted Nov 4, 2011

Thank you so much Lena!

Nam Bourassa on Apr 28 2016

Minted Dec 9, 2008

Hi Lena, Thank you for liking my designs! Hope you and your babies are doing well. Your designs are stunning and be able to do it with the wee ones, is amazing! All the best and Hugs!!

Chris Griffith on Nov 19 2015

Minted Aug 27, 2011

Thank you so much and you are so welcome Lena. You have some fantastic entries that are sure winners!

Thuy Do on Oct 14 2015

Minted Aug 2, 2015

Thank you for the like and support on "A Modern Love" Lena! :)

Kimberly FitzSimons on Oct 08 2015

Minted Jan 9, 2009

Lena, Thanks so much for your comment on my profile! It made my day! Congratulations on all of your save the date picks. Beautiful and well deserved!

Neeta Sawhney on Aug 07 2015

Minted Dec 4, 2011

Thanks so much Lena for the critique. All the best in the challenges also.

chocomocacino on Jul 29 2015

Minted Feb 23, 2010

Hahahah yes just got it! Thanks!! I'm thrilled you choose my design =D.. hope they will be a great use to you..

Nam Bourassa on May 27 2015

Minted Dec 9, 2008

Hi Lena, I just want to say hi and that you got gorgeous hair and twinsy ! :) Good luck with all the crazy design challenges.

Chris Griffith on Jan 17 2015

Minted Aug 27, 2011

Aww thanks Lena and congrats on your wonderful win too. Love it.

Carolyn MacLaren on Dec 08 2014

Minted May 28, 2011

Thanks for such a sweet comment, Lena! Love your submissions as well - always so elegant and fresh :)

Phrosné Barwood on Dec 08 2014

Minted Jul 11, 2012

Pretty girl! Lovely pic. ;)

Jan Shepherd on Nov 26 2014

Minted Jul 5, 2014

Thanks for spotting my typo Lena! Sometimes I need to take more breaks - difficult to tear myself away though :)

Chris Griffith on Nov 02 2014

Minted Aug 27, 2011

Aww, thanks Lena. It is easy to be constructive with designs like yours. :)

Nazia Hyder on Oct 30 2014

Minted May 8, 2012

Thank you Lena for your feedback in my One in a Melon design,really appreciate it :)

Kaydi Bishop on Apr 30 2014

Minted Jun 29, 2012

Lena, thank you for the super sweet note a few days ago! I wish there was a like button for comments on here :) I love your work, so its always fun to see what great new things you are coming up with!

Carol Fazio on Apr 16 2014

Minted Jun 23, 2011

Thanks for your sweet note on my storybook win, Lena! I was so shocked, I about fell off my chair!

Clair Landers on Mar 19 2014

Minted Oct 9, 2013

Lena, thank you!! You grew up an hour away from my home town - how neat!! I love seeing other southern designers on Minted, such a small world! :)

Rebecca Bowen on Feb 27 2014

Minted Dec 9, 2011

Thanks Lena.. It's so funny you all say it screams me.. because I was thinking this totally didnt look like me at all, LOL..

Nazia Hyder on Feb 26 2014

Minted May 8, 2012

Thanks Lena for your feedback. I did make the changes on my "Modern Stripes" entry as you asked. Please have a look when you find time. Thanks again. :)

Stacey Meacham on Feb 18 2014

Minted Sep 3, 2011

Thank you so much for your comment Lena. That is the highest compliment I could receive.

Laura Bolter on Feb 10 2014

Minted Oct 11, 2011

Glad I gave you a good laugh during this morning's craziness! And, thanks for your comments about my lettering and your suggestion on my chalkboard design. I've changed the name to white as suggested! Good luck! Your designs are gorgeous!

Hooray Creative on Jan 30 2014

Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thanks for your sweet comment Lena!!

Kimberly Morgan on Sep 10 2013

Minted Aug 2, 2009

Glad to be helpful. It's a lovely design!

Stacey Montgomery on Aug 04 2013

Minted Sep 11, 2012

LOL! Thank you for your suggestion!

Lori Wemple on Aug 02 2013

Minted Nov 19, 2011

aww thank you - you too!

Robin L. Andrews on Jul 12 2013

Minted Mar 21, 2013

Dear Lena, thank you for your message, it is greatly appreciated. warmest wishes, Robin

cambria on Jun 12 2013

Minted Jan 19, 2010

thank you for you comment on winter berry! It made me day!

Annie Holmquist on Jun 07 2013

Minted Feb 15, 2010

You are welcome Lena! Good luck to you as well, although I don't think you need it. Your designs are beautiful!

Lori Wemple on Jun 06 2013

Minted Nov 19, 2011

ah, thanks; you are so sweet. I actually feel like i'm pulling my hair out - just don't feel like i'm getting anything right and running in 100 different directions ;) You are on a roll yourself!! I am so in love with all your designs - especially winter waltz, and what a lovely name! It feels like dancing :)

Stacey Meacham on May 25 2013

Minted Sep 3, 2011

Thanks so much Lena. Great catch. I really appreciate it :)

Rebecca Bowen on Apr 13 2013

Minted Dec 9, 2011

aww, you just made my weekend! thanks for being so sweet;)

Kimberly Morgan on Jan 30 2013

Minted Aug 2, 2009

Thanks so much, Lena. It certainly was a big surprise, I'll be in shock over for a while yet, I think :)

Snow and Ivy on Oct 13 2012

Minted Mar 7, 2010

Hi Lena - just wanted to say thanks for your sweet note, it totally made my day :)

Tanya Lee of Frooted Design on Oct 12 2012

Minted Aug 4, 2009

Hi Lena, thanks so much for your sweet comments!! I'm loving your typographic designs for this challenge and wish you all the best too!

Carol Fazio on Oct 08 2012

Minted Jun 23, 2011

hi lena, sure, any time! I like the changes you made and feel free to comment on any of my submissions! I appreciate the feedback as well! good luck!

Angela Marzuki on Aug 23 2012

Minted May 24, 2011

Lena, you completely made my day! I'm incredibly flattered that you ordered Unidentified Bloom and so happy that you are loving them. I was so excited when I read your note that I even read it to my husband lol :) You're so sweet, thank you!

Molly Lentz on Aug 20 2012

Minted Apr 4, 2012

You're so sweet, Lena! This is a fabulous community of beautiful designers -- so glad to be here! I look forward to many more interactions :-D

Phrosné Barwood on Aug 20 2012

Minted Jul 11, 2012

Hi Lena! thanks so much for your lovely comment on my retro flowers designs! I needed to hear that:)

Kim Dietrich Elam on May 31 2011

Minted Feb 10, 2011

Hi Lena! Thank you for taking the time to critique my "Wreath of Love" - because of all the great comments I received I think it's so much better! I appreciate it.

Snow and Ivy on Apr 01 2011

Minted Mar 7, 2010

Thanks for your help Lena!! I really appreciate it - I copied the calligraphy from Wiki - but I still wasn't too sure about it. I will make sure to update it, thanks again :) PS - congrats on your recent wins!!

Stacey Day on Nov 02 2010

Minted Dec 4, 2008

oh my gosh, lena! what a small world. what part of birmingham? i grew up in trussville -- and my husband and i live in trussville right now b/c my house seems to not ever ever want to sell.

Marabou Design on Sep 08 2010

Minted Jan 18, 2009

Thank you Lena! Congratulations on your recent win!

Carrie ONeal on Aug 25 2010

Minted Jan 17, 2010

CONGRATS!!! What a way to start off! Can't wait to see all your other "wins" to come! Welcome!

Sydney Newsom on Aug 21 2010

Minted Dec 1, 2009

Congrats on No 10 in your very first competition!! I think all 3 of your cards are great . . . wouldn't be surprised to hear about more wins :)