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The traditional virginity test

On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, we collaborated with M.A.L.I. to launch sets of blank bedsheets to fight the ‘virginity testing’ ritual in the Middle East & North Africa. Learn more about the “Traditional Virginity Test” campaign. 

We launched an E-store www.traditionalvirginitytest.com and sold Virginity Test kits, only what was waiting on the other side when you press the button reveals the truth. This is just one step towards busting a long-standing cultural myth that surprisingly many of us believe to this day.

I created a visual system that was turned into packaging, posters, social content, a 36-pages hardcover book gathering data, revealing figures, statistics, and other relevant information about virginity testing.

/ Creative Direction

Alex Pineda

/ Art direction and graphic design

Juliana Arboleda

/ Writer

Laila Alkaf

/ Client

M.A.L.I

/ Agency

TBWA\RAAD

* The idea was awarded at the 2021 Dubai Lynx Festival  of Creativity with 1X Silver  in the PR category.

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Hey! I'm Juliana, a Senior Art Director and Graphic Designer with 11 years of experience creating work across North America, Latin America, and the Middle East. I've collaborated with independent agencies, NGOs, and global networks like BBDO, Ogilvy, Cheil and Saatchi & Saatchi, always combining storytelling, design, and cultural insight to shape meaningful creative work.
 
My experience spans a wide range of projects, from large-scale campaigns for international brands to hands-on work in idea generation, design and art direction.

I've helped tell meaningful stories for brands like Bodyform, Cadillac, Saudi Tourism, Samsung, and even the Emirates Mars Mission. Mentoring younger creatives is also an important part of my practice, supporting others in finding their voice and developing their craft.

When I’m not working, I’m usually digging through obscure music or experimenting with visuals. It’s what keeps me going (and probably my coping mechanism).


Just a few things that came with making cool stuff → CANNES LIONS (1X Bronze, 2X Shortlist), YOUNG LIONS (1X Silver/Young Lions Colombia, Colombia delegate - design competition), LIA (1X Bronze), ONE SHOW (1X Shortlist), CLIO AWARDS (1X Shortlist), LOERIES (1X Gold, 2X Bronze), DUBAI LYNX (1X Gold, 2X Silver, 8X Bronze), EFFIES (1X Gold, 1X Bronze), etc

​Selected Clients → Samsung, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Cadillac, Subway, Amazon, Visa, TikTok, Bacardi, KFC, Bodyform, Saudi Arabia Tourism, Expo City Dubai, Emirates Mars Mission, Atlantis the Palm.

For your ears only → Clic here to listen to a selection of rare latin grooves from my music collection 👂🏽
→ Also my set for the Dubai Vinyl Souq 👂🏽

Lets collaborate!

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+971 52 791 6787

juliaarbol@gmail.com

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