The Employment of Qur’anic Light in Graphic Design (An Analytical Study of Illuminated Posters and Signboards)

توظيفُ النُّورِ القُرآنِيِّ في تَصميمِ الجرافيكِ ( دراسةٌ تحليليةٌ على المُلصقاتِ واللافتاتِ المُضيئةِ)

Abstract

This study examines the Qur’anic concept of nūr (light) as both a semantic and guidance-oriented construct, and its implications for lighting in graphic design, particularly illuminated posters and signage. It addresses the potential linkage between Qur’anic conceptualizations of light and the functional-aesthetic roles of illumination in enhancing visual communication.

Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology, the study analyzes Qur’anic references to light in the light of classical exegesis and relates them to visual design principles, alongside selected case studies of illuminated visual materials.

The findings suggest that nūr in the Qur’an extends beyond physical illumination to encompass guidance and clarity, aligning with the communicative and perceptual functions of lighting in design. The study concludes that integrating such conceptual dimensions enhances visual message effectiveness and recommends further interdisciplinary research between Qur’anic studies and visual communication design.