Portfolio of Shahzad Kashif | Graphic Designer

2014 Graphic Design

Portolio by Shahzad Kashif

“The life of a designer is a life of fight. Fight against the ugliness. Just like a doctor fights against disease. For us, the visual disease is what we have around, and what we try to do is cure it somehow with design�

Massimo Vignelli

00971 50 782 7657

DESIGNER’S STATEMENT Welcome to my Graphic Design Portfolio

I’m Shahzad Kashif, a freelance graphic designer working with the clients around the Globe to help with Logo Design, Corporate Identity and other Stationary Design for both print and screen. My work focuses on achieving business goals through simplicity and clarity in design.

WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE ME? With 10 years experience working as a graphic designer, I have worked with a variety of companies locally and internationally, designing and producing quality print and digital design solutions. Offering unique solutions for each client is a major strength, with effective visual design driving brand recognition and customer response.

As a creative thinker, I work efficiently and effectively whilst exploring options within the task at hand.I ensure that all the work I produce is top quality.

SERVICES CORPORATE BRANDING Logo Design

this is your visual voice that tells the world who you are and what you stand for.

Brand Management

strengthen your brand with consistent and accurate reproduction across all mediums.

Business Cards

an essential sales tool, these should reinforce your visual voice and leave a lasting impression.

Corporate Collateral

stationery, pres folders, annual reports - all important applications of your brand.

Corporate Signage

outdoor, reception, vehicle, conference - create marketing tools not just signs.

Email Design

professional email templates transform everyday emailing into an effective branding exercise.

Digital Presentations

powerpoint slides & presentations - don't jeopardise business opportunities with poor visuals.

PROMOTION Printed Marketing Tools

flyers, brochures, posters - invest in one that gets looked at, not thrown away.

Print Advertising

magazines & newspapers are filled with ads, make sure yours stands out from the rest.

Outdoor Advertising

billboards, trains, trams, buses, a high impact medium requiring high impact visuals.

Employment History

Education

Al Tareeqah Management Studies September 2012 to Continue Position: Working as a Graphic Designer Sharjah - United Arab Emirates.

I find the internet, with its fast library of information, to be one of the greatest places to research, study and expand my skill set.

However since 2002 finishing Intermediate Degree, I have completed the following courses at different colleges.

Al-Rafay Screen Printing January 2012 to September 2012 Position: Working as a Graphic Designer Lahore - Pakistan.

Certificate in Microsoft Office Vectra College of Information Technology Township Lahore-Pakistan.

3 Months

Khaibar Printing Press L.L.C. July 2010 to December 2011 Position: Worked as a Graphic Designer Ajman - United Arab Emirates.

Certificate in Basic Graphic Design Vectra College of Information Technology Township Lahore-Pakistan.

6 months

Pakiza Computer (Advertising Agency) June 2009 to July 2010 Position: Worked as a Senior Graphic Designer Lahore - Pakistan.

Certificate in Advanced Graphic Design Michigan International College Faisal Town Lahore - Pakistan.

6 months

Software Proficiency

Raja Enterprises (Garment Printing Industry) January 2006 to June 2009 Position: Worked as a Designer Lahore - Pakistan

I have extensive knowledge of many software. Listed are those which I use on a regular basis:

Pakiza Computer (Advertising Agency) August 2003 to December 2005 Position: Worked as a Graphic Designer Lahore - Pakistan

This is my preferred application and I have been using since 2005, I use Photoshop for creating layouts for most of my designs as well as retouching and manipulating photos.

INTERNSHIP Creative Computer (Advertising Agency) November 2002 to August 2003 Position: Worked as a Designer

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illsutrator

Although I am more comfortable with pixels rather than vectors, I have had plenty of experience creating layouts, illustrating & designing with these application.

Coreldraw

I have been using CorelDRAW extensively since 2004 and consider myself to be an expert user, though I have some knowledge using Adobe InDesign.

I have some good knowledge of the following technologies Adobe InDesign , Macromedia Flash, Swish Max, Inpage (Urdu & Arabic Software) & I have a good typing speed in English 90 wpm.

Client Feedback Shahzad Kashif is an extremely talented graphic designer. His knowledge for design coupled with his understanding of brand identity, truly made my job easier. Shahzad has an outstanding ability to complete complex projects rapidly in order to meet deadlines. In addition to his talent as a designer, I believe Shahzad's ability to be organized, even within chaos makes him one of the best designers I have had the privilege to work with.

Barney Stewart www.mmpindustrial.com.au New Zealand

August 2014

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Client Feedback “I truly enjoy working with Shahzad. He has a great attitude, a willingness to ‘get the job done’ even under unreasonable timelines and he’s self-motivated…and best of all, he’s highly creative.”

Jean-Miguel Ferreira Vancouver, Canada

ENERGY DRINK LABEL May 2014

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Client Feedback Shahzad is enthusiastic, friendly and fast! He manages multiple projects with ease and helps distill direction from different managers into a cohesive product that gets the point across with style–then delivers on time.

Switzerland

CHEESE LABEL April 2012

Client Feedback “Shahzad is a true pleasure to work with. He always comes up with unique and creative ideas.

Giving great direction as well as listening to ideas is what makes Shahzad an amazing creative professional.

Jan Brinkmann www.programmierenlernen.info Schlangen

BOOK COVER April 2014

http://jobs.designcrowd.com/job.aspx?id=430360

Client Feedback Our organization is very happy with the work performed by Shahzad.

Great work!

Eric Ferguson

BOOK COVER March 2012

POSTER August 2014

http://poster.designcrowd.com/contest.aspx?id=683920

August 2014

Client Feedback We used Shahzad Kashif to design our magazine style guide. The quality of his service, and his attention to detail and schedule were outstanding.

Cyrus www.cphoto.com.au Australia

ADVERTISEMENT March 2012

Client Feedback Shahzad is an absolute pleasure to work with. He always comes through with fabulous ideas, on time and on budget.

Helen Peng www.allenlee.com.au Australia

POSTER September 2014

http://jobs.designcrowd.com/job.aspx?id=681533

RICE BAGS March 2012

FLYER March 2012

Client Feedback Shahzad Kashif provided excellent service for us and was very patient and professional throughout the design process even though we had to make several changes.

Great results, good value, on time. www.pipelinebrickell.com Miami, Florida

FLYER September 2012

Client Feedback Designing my point of sale with Shahzad Kashif was an easy process. Applying his experience and knowledge to my general ideas and direction lead to a design I am very pleased with. www.scss.org.au Queensland, Australia

TRI FOLD BROCHURE September 2012

Client Feedback "Shahzad really understood what we wanted done, provided us with new ways of thinking about doing things, got things done quickly and well, and was extraordinarily helpful at every step. He is responsive, creative, and talented." www.law4all.us.com Baltimore, Maryland USA

FLYER May 2012

ROLLUP BANNER September 2012

SIGN BOARD

Client Feedback “We are very pleased with our new brand identity and the way Shahzad Kashif conducts his business. It has been a great experience working with him.� www.xtclighting.com Toronto, Canada

June 2013

LOGO

Client Feedback Our organization is very happy with the work performed by Shahzad Kashif. He worked extremely quickly, helping us meet deadlines, and was quick and responsive in all email communication.

Nicole Duguay www.solaceinteriors.ca Canada

March 2012

Client Feedback Shahzad Kashif upholds their commitment to excellent, high quality and timely deliverables.

Danielle Maylyn www.daniellemaylyn.com

September 2013

LOGO

Client Feedback I love the the mark feels tall Just what

new logo. Particularly how can stand on its own. It and proud and powerful.

I was looking for.

Vaman Purohit www.zest89.com.au Melbourne, Australia

http://jobs.designcrowd.com/job.aspx?id=604012

June 2014

Client Feedback Thanks for all your excellent work, we really appreciate it.

www.kognos.com.br Santa Catarina, Brazil

September 2013

LOGO

Client Feedback Just to let you know we are delighted with the design, and would like to thank you for your efforts. www.meganice.dk Viborg, Denmark

March 2014

Client Feedback Thank you for all your good work in creating and refining the one live life. live it healthy. It has a ‘presence’ which feels right. www.lendyour.com New Zealand

September 2013

LOGO

Client Feedback Shahzad was able to produce a logo that captured our brand attributes with a strong attention to detail. The service was delivered in a professional manner with a commitment to deadlines and a focus on customer expectation.

Carlos Funez www.morenoscafe.com

September 2014

LOGO 2014

LOGO 2014

BUSINESS IDENTITY June 2014

NEWS PAPER ADVERTISEMENT September 2012

http://businesscard.designcrowd.com/contest.aspx?id=691645

August 2014

BUSINESS CARD

July 2014

http://jobs.designcrowd.com/job.aspx?id=643391

http://jobs.designcrowd.com.au/job.aspx?id=736904

BUSINESS CARD

December 2013

September 2014

FLYER

POSTER

FILE FOLDER

BROCHURE

Cbs

CD COVER

Vehicle Sticker

PACKAGING

PACKAGING

PACKAGING + T-SHIRT

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WEB BANNER

CALENDER DESIGN

Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life think of it, dream of it, live on that idea.

Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.

Swami Vivekananda

WHO I AM?

Shahzad Kashif Graphic Designer

CALL ME

00971 50 782 7657

Thank you I very much appreciate you taking the time to look at my portfolio. I am a very hard working designer and would love the chance to work with you. For any further information about me and my work please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail.

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