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Because "Aridi" is a name with multiple potential contexts (most notably a prominent typeface design house and a historical reference to the Aridi clan/tribe), I have drafted this paper as an . It connects the historical significance of the Aridi clan with the modern philosophy of Aridi design, using them as a case study for how visual heritage is preserved in the digital age.

To understand the weight of the name, one must first look to the topography of Lebanese history. The Aridi clan was historically situated in the Chouf District, a region defined by its rugged mountains and complex sectarian politics. Because "Aridi" is a name with multiple potential