ys-studio is a young design studio based in dubai _ u.a.e _ for architecture_ interior _ landscape and product design _ established in 2009 by the egyptian architect yousra shaher. born and raised in egypt yousra shaher was influenced by the rich heritage and old culture of Egypt _ having a great passion for design _ especially architecture _ made her seek this field as her major _ receiving a bachelor degree in architecture by 2004 from the faculty of engineering _ cairo university. having the opportunity to work with prof. abdellahalim ibrahim. winner of agha khan prize _ she acquired a lot _ especially with the knowhow of reinterpreting your heritage in a contemporary way and creating your own tools for design. at the same time she was able to receive her diploma in project management from the american university in cairo, _ completing the aspects to start her own business. she started freelancing in egypt _ then moved to dubai by end of 2008 _where she established her own studio the ys-studio. she now lives and works in dubai.