Hello, my name is omar and I love solving problems.
I’m a multidisciplinary communication designer + art director specializing in brand strategy, visual identity, holistic brand experiences and their implementation. Since I began my career in 2011, my work includes brand identity, strategy, art direction, editorial, packaging, and digital design. The direction I take with my work focuses on human centered design and solutions for social impact.
As a studio of one, I’m comfortable working solo or assembling a team to best serve a project’s needs.
MFA Communication Design, Pratt Insitute, New York
BS Visual Communication, American University of Sharjah, UAE
Freelance designer - branding + strategy, OXOI, Dubai + New York
Designer - special projects, Brownbook Publishing, Dubai, UAE
The special projects department comprised of an accountant, a project manager, and a designer (myself). My duties included working on various projects ranging from branding to urbanism, as well as handling client communication and overseeing freelancers.
Designer, Slash Branding + Architecture, Dubai, UAE
Developed identity and campaign strategy for brands. I was usually leading 2-3 branding projects simultaneously, as well as directing weekly announcement videos for one of our clients.
Freelance designer, Elephant Design Studio, Dubai, UAE
Worked on several branding and strategy projects, including Oilserve and Casper's Baby.
Editorial designer, Gulf News, Dubai, UAE
I was part of the contracts and supplements team. My day to day would involve designing for several existing titles and maintaining their identity, and occasionally working on guidelines for new titles.
Design intern, Wolff Olins, Dubai, UAE
“Unit + Pattern” project published in “The Language of Graphic Design” Rockport Publishing, Beverly, USA
Presented “Container Vs. Canvas” Project in:
“Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award” exhibition
Design Days
Art Dubai
“Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award” first place in photography
