Muhannad MAHAYNI
Senior Graphic Designer | Arabic content developer
Istanbul, TurkeyPerhaps being born and raised in a place that has always been called "The cradle of civilization" - The land that gave the world very first alphabet - has been always my inspiration.
As a senior Arabic graphic designer, I adore the Arabic language, my native tongue. What’s more, I am very interested in the various ways it is used in the advertising industry, and finding the best possible way to present this language in an advertisement as always been one of my major concern especially nowadays, where, for instant, all advertising campaigns are first written in foreign languages - English it is in this part of the world - and then translated into Arabic, this process in many cases distorts the beauty of the words and sometimes the main idea might get lost in translation. Being involved in this industry I always strive to present Arabic in the best way possible.
Experience supported by enthusiasm got me involved in advertising, when it comes to 'Arabisation.' I believe I have been through all the difficulties, problems, and misunderstandings that may occur in this process (Arabic Fonts, Arabic Software, Arabic Operating Systems, Right-to-left Layouts, Translations, Compatibility, File Formats, Concepts Cultural Translation, Logo Adaptations, Calligraphy, Pre-printing and Printing Process .... etc.)
My experience lays in having been involved in many multilingual advertising campaigns, and in the whole process from brainstorming to final printed product. The strong Arabic background supported by fluency in English, both play a major role side by side with a technical software experience and Arabic compatibility.
As a senior Arabic graphic designer, I adore the Arabic language, my native tongue. What’s more, I am very interested in the various ways it is used in the advertising industry, and finding the best possible way to present this language in an advertisement as always been one of my major concern especially nowadays, where, for instant, all advertising campaigns are first written in foreign languages - English it is in this part of the world - and then translated into Arabic, this process in many cases distorts the beauty of the words and sometimes the main idea might get lost in translation. Being involved in this industry I always strive to present Arabic in the best way possible.
Experience supported by enthusiasm got me involved in advertising, when it comes to 'Arabisation.' I believe I have been through all the difficulties, problems, and misunderstandings that may occur in this process (Arabic Fonts, Arabic Software, Arabic Operating Systems, Right-to-left Layouts, Translations, Compatibility, File Formats, Concepts Cultural Translation, Logo Adaptations, Calligraphy, Pre-printing and Printing Process .... etc.)
My experience lays in having been involved in many multilingual advertising campaigns, and in the whole process from brainstorming to final printed product. The strong Arabic background supported by fluency in English, both play a major role side by side with a technical software experience and Arabic compatibility.
Work Experience
Moodban
Founder | Creative
May 2016
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Turkey
Blue Impact
Co Founder
From different areas and industries, we have gained an accumulated experience in advertising, branding and marketing across many varied sectors including property, hospitality, banking and finance, music, and many more.
2017
- 2019
Freelance
Arabic Content | Brand & Visual Communications expert
A professional creative Arabiser (Arabic Copywriting / Translation, Arabic Visual Communication, Arabic layout, Arabic conceptualising / Visualising, Arabic Branding).
April 2014
- Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Brash Brands
Senior Artworker | Arabic Graphic Designer
Creative artwork and production.
January 2013
- April 2014
United Arab Emirates
Ad Force1
Partner | Studio Manager
January 2006
- January 2011
United Arab Emirates
Fortune Promoseven
Graphic Designer
Finish Artist / Graphic Designer
2003
- 2006
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Education
Damascus University
Business Administration
January 1999
- January 2004
Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Languages
Arabic (Native),
English (Fluent),
Turkish (Beginner),
Awards
With Fortune Promoseven
DEPA Award for 'The Best Advertising Campaign' in the Middle East.
2005
With Fortune Promoseven
New York Festivals Awards.
2005
With Fortune Promoseven
London International Advertising Awards.
2005
With Fortune Promoseven
"The most Innovative Entry" in the GMR Awards.
2006
With Fortune Promoseven
DEPA Awards "Best Sales/Marketing Campaign Award"
2006
Skills
Arabic Calligraphy,
Arabic Copywriting,
Arabic Translation,
Art Direction,
Branding,
Graphic Design,
Localisation,