Habiba Elgendy

Graphic Designer & Creative Strategist

Cairo, Egypt
Habiba Elgendy is a communication designer and creative strategist based in Canada. Her work is shaped by multidisciplinary design thinking and extensive research processes. She is inspired by social impact through design and work that highlights and preserves culture and diversity.

Since 2012, Habiba began her career in advertising, creating multiple award-winning campaigns. Next, she collaborated with diverse small businesses, assisting them in establishing and promoting their brands. She later joined a non-profit students’ association, where she worked to advocate for students through graphic design.

Today, Habiba proudly focuses on designing creative solutions for diverse clients, with a focus on design research, social innovation and strategic thinking. Overall, Habiba’s work is driven by positive impact through design and a commitment to celebrate and preserve culture and diversity.

Work Experience

The Archipelago Of Design

Graphic Designer & Researcher

September 2022 - Present Ontario, Canada

Self-Employed

Freelancer

2018 - Present

The Students' Association Of Mount Royal University

Graphic Designer

December 2019 - June 2020 Alberta, Canada

Momentum

Graphic Designer

December 2016 - February 2018 Egypt

AUC Times Magazine

Head of Multimedia Committee

2016 - 2017 Egypt

AUC Business Association

Graphic Designer

May 2015 - December 2015 Cairo, Egypt

Education

Ontario College Of Art And Design (OCAD University)

MDes, Strategic Foresight and Innovation

January 2023 - Present Toronto, Ontario, Canada

American University In Cairo

Bachelor of Graphic Design

February 2017 Egypt

American University In Cairo

Anthropology Minor

2017 Egypt

Languages

Arabic (Native),
English (Fluent),
French (Fluent),

Skills

After Effects, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom, Photoshop,