Faisal Rais is a Senior Digital Art Director at Leo Burnett Kuala Lumpur and Surf Art maker by choice. He was born in Batu Pahat and spent most of his childhood in Kluang, Johor. At age 8, his obsession in the graphic world came about when he started drawing his favorite characters Fido Dido and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (He also loved collecting stickers).

His dark side discovered when he’d secretly doodle on his school bag with marker pen and liquid paper which he tries to hide from his parents. He became a favorite among his friends when he started drawing Metallica, Air Walk, Nirvana and other logotypes on their school bags with tips for each design :)

The talent begin..

Graduated in 2005 from Mara University of Technology (UiTM) and majoring in Advertising & New Media, he found his passion in advertising and interaction design as his bread and butter. Started his experience with freelancing, his portfolio began as early as year 2002.

With over 12 years experience in digital his portfolio of clients includes Volkswagen, Proton, Hyundai, Naza, Malaysia Airlines, HSBC, Bank Mandiri Indonesia, Telekom Malaysia, Samsung, Panasonic, Olympus, HTC, Inti University, Nippon Paint, Singapore Police Force, Red Bull, Tiger Beer, Heineken, Bausch & Lomb, Pos Malaysia, Gardenia, L'occitane, Aberdeen and Prudential.

His work focuses on the intersection between art and design, moving images and digital narratives, exploring new frontiers in media hybrids. His goals is to contribute to the creative, positive and challenging environment that will improve his skills and grow as a professional.