Ahmed Sami Portfolio 2021 by Ahmed Sami

POR TFO L I O AHMED SAMI SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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CONTENTS ABOUT ME Page 6

STAND Page 54

LOGO DESIGN Page 12

BOOK COVER Page 60

CARDS Page 16

PACKAGING Page 64

FLYERS Page 20

OUTDOOR Page 68

ANNUAL REPORT Page 32

DIGITAL ART Page 78

POSTER Page 40

PATTERNS Page 82

SOCIAL MEDIA Page 48

CAIRO

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Here is were all has started...

About me I’m a senior graphic designer and finalizer with more than 15 years experience. Quick-learning, entrepreneurial and multi-talented, I am passionate about challenges and thrive where problem solving is critical. My thorough marketing experience spans numerous industries and disciplines. I am attracted to organizations with a definite sense of purpose and direction. I want to help an organization make a difference in graphic design and advertising, with creative concepts, challenging ideas and diverse thinking.

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Ahmed Sami +965 99 546 100 ahmed.sami.abdelaziz@gmail.com

LANGUAGES Arabic English Turkish

EDUCATION The Higher Institute of Applied Arts Bachelor of Applied Arts Branding and Advertising - 2000 Branding - Advertising - Graphic Design Photoshop - Illustrator - InDesign - Print Photography - Painting - Prepress ALISON - Online Learning Associate’s Degree 2014 - Present Diploma in Project Managment Diploma in Social Media Marketing Adobe Photoshop Colour Theory for Artists and Designers Applying Design Principles Visual and Graphic Design SKILLS

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EXPERTISE Corporate Branding Brand Development Concept Design Concept Development Creative Strategy Corporate Identity Advertising Graphic Design Web Design Graphics Retail Page Layout Logo Design Book Design Typography Posters Catalogs Packaging Outdoor Advertising Desktop Publishing Pre-press Sketching Drawing Digital Illustaration Adobe Design Programs Vreative Problem Solving Visual Communication Brand Implementation Creative Services Communication Design Digital Design Visual Identity Digital Art Stationery Photo Editing Magazine Design Annual Reports Collaterals HONOR & AWARD The 8th Arab-European Photo Festival Winner Artistic Photos

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Courses • Advertising • Visual and Graphic Design • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • Colour Theory for Artists and Designers • Applying Design Principles • Social Media Marketing • Print & Branding • Product Design • Project Management • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Organizations • Internet Marketing Association • SEGD • WOOLOO • avaaz • LinkedIn • Applied Arts Designers Syndicate • Fine Artists Association INTERESTS

WORK EXPERIENCE Founder & Creative Director urmania - Worldwide 2000 - Present We are a multi-talented bunch who is passionate about bringing creative fun and ideas into peoples lives; our experience is spanned over creativity, production, marketing and retail. Owing to this we have decided to use this experience to bring fun, smiles to peoples lives through our products. We bring to you a difference in everyday products and make life happier as it should be, even if it’s a single smile. We love challenges and thrive on creativity and quality. We know you will love our products as much as we love creating them for you. “We Do Our Best ... Then We Do Some More!” Our mission is to keep churning our imaginative, creative, fun and practical products using our creative and practical production experiences. While making them accessible to you’re through our online store or nearby kiosks. We also aim to create a bridge between your ideas and actually having them produced and ready to sell creating a unique partnership that benefits all. Senior Graphic Designer Impact & Echo BBDO - Kuwait 2014 - Present Lead senior graphic designer prepress for Gulf Bank, Wataniya Airways, as well as design support for clients such as Costa Kuwait, Wendy’s Kuwait, Slim Chicken Kuwait. Lead project manager for client development of Adobe Digital Publishing. I work alongside with Art Directors & Creative Director to help translate and assist all disciplines to help guide the vision of our client engagements, company communications, studio culture and advocate our position within the industry at large in strategically translating the direction of a client’s business, brand, service or product into creative solutions. In-Store Communication Controller ABYAT - Saudi Arabia Apr 2015 - Jan 2017 Responsible and controlling all the In-Store Visual Communication to met the high level of perfection as the Head quarter Store, focused on purchasing printed materials from local print suppliers, ensuring that production and service delivery is maintained as per prior agreement, communicating with appointed print and material vendors across the region, managing supplier relationships. Print & Branding Senior Officer ABYAT - Kuwait Apr 2015 - Jan 2017 Responsible for leading a team on various projects aimed at the development of brand identities and brand value for various Campaigns in the Middle East showrooms. A key highlight included building an identity for ABYAT through a wide range of innovative solutions including bespoke ads, and collaterals promoting the many areas of the showroom to the public. Developed and refined the image of a leading retail in Kuwait by focusing on the key essence of the brand. Working closely with the creative director to ensuring the elements of the brand creating concepts and solutions that helped in the success and placement of the brand as a unique brand in the market. Responsible for designing several issues and implementation. Oversaw the development of concepts for the illustrator in the Business features as well taking part in the redesign and development process of numerous articles. Ensured that the company brand and identity remained consistent throughout each campaigns. Developing concepts and communicating ideas for a series of distinctive and engaging brand identities and print resources. Developing and executing creative concepts for leading-edge marketing and web solutions. Capable of leading the creative aspects of a project and have demonstrated strong business acumen. Managing all phases of design projects from concept to completion including corporate events, meetings, and trade shows, nationally and internationally. Regularly liaising with the technology team to ensure the best creative solutions are realized, implemented and delivered.

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Senior Graphic Designer Equinox Graphics - Egypt Feb 2005 - Mar 2008 • Handling the equinox storage & all the other backup • Filtering all other computers for backup or option non use • Finalize the work taken from the designers • Continue on other designer work to complete the project • Montage • Color separation • Review the films after color separation • Handling the color separation machine like changing the film roll & the chemicals & fix any error • Manage the large format plotter machine • Creating simulation for all the work done in the office to the web section to put them on the web site • Some design • Many adaptation • Creating the new knifes for any new job • Searching the web for some photos that the designer needed • Trying to fix any error or any problem in all other computers for all the teem Graphic Designer Above and Below for Branding Solutions - Egypt May 2003 - Feb 2005 • Design • Layout • Press Ads • Outdoor Ads • Display Stands • Catalogues • Brochures • Flyers • Promotional Gifts • Signs • Stationary Graphic Designer AR Publication Design Centre - Egypt Jun 1998 - May 2003 • Design • Layout • Press Ads • Outdoor Ads • Catalogues • Brochures • Flyers • Stationary • Montage • Color separation • Review the films after color separation

LOGO DESIGN

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EMBRACING POLARITY

BONOMENTO

NATIONAL NATION

OURMANA

LINKON

CARDANO UNITED AND UNITE

CARE TO CARE

HANEBORG AUTO AS

KATHERINE HOPE - PSYCHOLOGIST

KAIZENCLOUD SOFTWARE

YESBOSS

CLARITY CURVE

HC PARTNERS

ACCELERATED EXPERIENCE

CAITLIN MARTIN EVENTS

HOME RUGS

VIDYAVARDHANI

CREATIVE PUZZLE

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SUNSHINE COAST LUXURY RENTALS

BIG AND BEAUTIFUL

NEW WAVE MADRID HOME

DIABOLO COMPETITION

HOLISTIC OBSESSIONS

BLUE DEVELOPMENTS

CONSTRUCTION SAND SUPPLIER

1FOOD.IT - ORDINA ONLINE

NUTRIFIT

CARDS

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‫ﻣﺒﺎرك ﻋﻠﻴﻜﻢ اﻟﺸﻬﺮ‬

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‫ﻳﺘﻘﺪم ﺑﻨﻚ اﻟﺨﻠﻴﺞ ﺑﺄﺳﻤﻰ آﻳﺎت اﻟﺘﻬﺎﻧﻲ‬ ‫ﺑﻤﻨﺎﺳﺒﺔ ﺣﻠﻮل ﺷﻬﺮ رﻣﻀﺎن اﻟﻤﺒﺎرك‬ ‫ﻣﺘﻤﻨﻴﺎً ﻟﻜﻢ دوام اﻟﺼﺤﺔ واﻟﻌﺎﻓﻴﺔ‪.‬‬

FLYERS

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SUPSWISS - FLYER

IMPACT & ECHO BBDO - FLYER

GULF BANK - FLYER

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WATANIYA AIRWAYS - FLYER

SLIM CHICKENS - FLYER

HONDA - FLYER

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ABYAT - FLYER

WENDY’S - FLYER

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ANNUAL REPORT

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POSTER

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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