Graphic Designer Design

ABDUR RAHMAN

Multimedia Artist Educationist CEO Harfun Design Studio Pvt.Ltd.

+1-586-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.harfun.pk

Accomplished creative professional with over 25 years of studio and industry experience, along with 15 years of teaching in animation, advertising, graphic design, & visual communication. Holder of dual Master’s degrees in Animation Design and Advertising and Publicity Design, with top academic achievements including Gold Medals and First Positions for thesis work focused on preserving cultural heritage through design and storytelling. Expertise in developing 100+ brand identities for national and international clients, translating strategic objectives into visually compelling solutions. Engaged in 10 research projects on design history, cultural documentation, and media trends to enrich academic and industry perspectives. Proven track record as a practicing artist with participation in 32 group painting exhibitions and success in over 50 national design competitions, showcasing creative innovation and excellence across various media. Extensive background as an educator includes mentoring future designers, crafting academic curricula, and integrating industry knowledge into the classroom. Recognized as a dynamic leader in professional and educational design settings.

Qualifications:

MMA

Multimedia Arts, National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan

Gold Medal

2011

MFA

Advertising and Publicity Design, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

Gold Medal

2005

BFA

Advertising and Publicity Design, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

First Div. First Position

2003

Teaching Experiences:

Associate Professor, PAF-IAST, Haripur, Pakistan (www.paf-iast.edu.pk)

2022-25

Assistant Professor, IAC, Lahore, Pakistan (www.iac.edu.pk)

2015-22

Assistant Professor, College of Design, Peshawar, (PIFD), Lahore, Pakistan (www.pifd.edu.pk)

2013-15

Teaching Assistant, National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan (www.nca.edu.pk)

2011-13

Visiting Art Teacher, Institute of Fine Arts, Peshawar

2006-07

Studio Experiences:

Multimedia Artist

THAAP, Lahore, Pakistan

2011- 25

Multimedia Artist

White Rice Communications, Islamabad, Pakistan

2010-11

Graphic Designer

Avia Phone, Peshawar, Pakistan

2007-8

Graphic Designer

Enhancerz Design Studio, Peshawar, Pakistan

2004-5

Graphic Designer

Fanoon Design Studio, Peshawar, Pakistan

2002-3

Assistant

Abdur Rashid Drawing Master, Swabi, KP, Pakistan

1994-99

Awards:

2019

Pushkalawati Award in Modern Calligraphy

Charsada, Mardan, KP Pakistan

2014

GUL JEE Award in Animation

Abaseen Art Council Peshawar

2011

AR KarDar Gold medal

National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan

2006

Visual Communication Award in Communication Design

University of Center England in Birmingham (UK)

2003

S.S. Hyder Award in Oil Painting

Abaseen Art Council Peshawar

2002

GUL JEE Award in Oil Painting

Abaseen Art Council Peshawar

Honors Selected:

2010

1st Position in Animation

FILUMS, LUMS, Lahore, Pakistan

2004

1st Position in Sketch and Draw Competition

Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan

2003

1st Position in Sculpture

Department, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

2003

1st Position in Annual Exam, Third Year.

Department, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

2003

Student of the year

Department, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

2002

1st Position in Annual Exam, Second Year.

Department, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

2002

1st Position in Painting Competition

Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan

2002

1st Position in Calligraphy Competition

Irani Consulate, Peshawar, Pakistan

2001

Best Actor of the year

Department, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

2001

Best Creative Student of the year

Department, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

2001

1st Position in Annual Exam, First Year.

Department, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

1994

1st Position in Poster Competition

2nd SAARC Scout Jamboree, Quetta, Pakistan

1994

2nd Position in Calligraphy Competition

Government High School, Swabi, Pakistan

Research Interest:

My research focuses on reviving, preserving, and highlighting the cultural significance of traditional stories. I aim to present folk tales through modern animation while retaining their local essence, original themes, and messages ensuring they resonate with and benefit both current and future generations.

Exhibitions:

Solo Show

2005

Landscape of KP - Oil Painting

Galaxy Restaurant, Peshawar, Pakistan

Group Shows

2025

IWS FEBRIANO watercolor Group show,

Italy

2024

Official Selection 2nd Olympic art WATERCOLOR FESTIVAL

India

2024

Official Selection 2nd Olympic art WATERCOLOR FESTIVAL

India

2023

Aroma Coffee Painting Exhibition

UK

2023

International Art festivals (Nowruz and Hanani)

Denmark and Iran

2023

Dialogue between watercolor and ink, International watercolor Group show

Ecuador

2023

FEBRIANO watercolor Group show

Italy

2021

Film Screening. Lift-Off Global Network Limited,

Pinewood Studios, England

2020

IWS FEBRIANO watercolor Group show,

Italy

Group Shows in Pakistan

2024

PAF-IAST BIC Display

PAF-IAST Haripur, Pakistan

2024

13 Book Designs were showcased at the

THAAP Conference, Lahore, Pakistan

2023

2nd International Watercolor Exhibition

Bahawalpur, Pakistan

2023

Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition

Haripur University, Pakistan

2023

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, National Painting Exhibition,

Peshawar, Pakistan

2022

ARTAID, Islamabad art Gallery

Islamabad, Pakistan

2022

Faculty Exhibition

PAF-IAST Haripur, Pakistan

2021

E-Exhibition (Art Influx)

Pakistan

2020

3rd International Watercolor Biennale,

Karachi. Pakistan

2019

First IAC Faculty Exhibition,

Lahore, Pakistan

2019

KP Artist, Architecture Department, City University

Peshawar, Pakistan

2019

International Artist Day, Art and Design Department,

University of Peshawar, Pakistan

2019

Modem Calligraphy Exhibition

Charsada, Pakistan

2019

Watercolor Musawair Art Gallery

Lahore, Pakistan

2017

Visual Art Exhibition

Nishtar Hall, Peshawar

2017

Visual Art Exhibition

PNCA, Islamabad, Pakistan

2015

Oil Painting Exhibition

Abasin Art Council Peshawar, Pakistan

2014

Colors of KP, Oil Painting

Abasin Art Council Peshawar, Pakistan

2006

Visual Communication

PC Islamabad, Pakistan

2003

Oil Painting Exhibition

Abasin Art Council Peshawar, Pakistan

2003

Sculpture Design Exhibition

University of Peshawar, Pakistan

2002

Oil Painting Exhibition

Abasin Arts Council, Peshawar, Pakistan

2002

Calligraphy Exhibition

Iran Embassy, Peshawar, Pakistan

Direction and Animation Selected:

2020

Sacha Souda

2D Animated Documentary

A project of UNESCO and IAC Pakistan

2020

Muhabat Khan Mosque and Cobbler

2D Animated Documentary

A project of UNESCO and IAC Pakistan

2020

Amlok Dara, Swat

2D Animated Documentary

A project of UNESCO and IAC Pakistan

2020

Taram Badshah, Mardan

2D Animated Documentary

A project of UNESCO and IAC Pakistan

2020

Khud Bakhud

2D Animated Short Film

A project of UNESCO and IAC Pakistan

2019

Kos Minar

2D Animated Documentary

A project of UNESCO and IAC Pakistan

2019

Day of Remembrance

Documentary

A project of (IAC) Pakistan

2011

Jalaat khan-a folk tale

2D Animated Short Film/Game

A project of Harfun Design Studio

2010

Lotus

Experimental 2D Animation

A project of Harfun Design Studio

2013

Peatra dura

Documentary

A project of Harfun Design Studio

Shelby Township, Michigan, United States

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