Hamid Nicola Katrib, born in 1982 in Bacău, Romania, moved to Beirut, where his artistic passion flourished. Inspired by Flemish still life paintings, he spent summers in Romania, refining his oil painting skills. Graduating as an interior designer from L’Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts, he was offered a prestigious job in Beirut but chose instead to open his own design office in Romania at 24. His style merges Oriental influences with European modernism. His work gained international recognition, earning him a spot in Forbes' Top 30 Under 30 (2012) and ELLE Decoration's Insign Awards (2013, 2014). A surrealist painter and interior architect, his projects span Lebanon, Sicily, and Germany. Over six years, he held four art exhibitions, showcasing his vivid imagination and passion for design.