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Hi, I’m Mai Akad, a senior visual designer with 7+ years of experience shaping distinctive brand identities, illustrations, and digital experiences. I love translating brand values into visually compelling stories that resonate across platforms. I combine a fine arts background with hands-on design expertise to deliver cohesive brand systems, website interfaces, and editorial illustrations for clients in various industries. My strengths lie in brand identity, website design, and editorial illustration, and I enjoy collaborating closely with clients to bring their vision to life.…Hi, I’m Mai Akad, a senior visual designer with 7+ years of experience shaping distinctive brand identities, illustrations, and digital experiences. I love translating brand values into visually compelling stories that resonate across platforms. I combine a fine arts background with hands-on design expertise to deliver cohesive brand systems, website interfaces, and editorial illustrations for clients in various industries. My strengths lie in brand identity, website design, and editorial illustration, and I enjoy collaborating closely with clients to bring their vision to life.

Mai Akad

Brand Designer, Book Illustrator, UX Designer, +5

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Hi, I’m Mai Akad, a senior visual designer with 7+ years of experience shaping distinctive brand identities, illustrations, and digital experiences. I love translating brand values into visually compelling stories that resonate across platforms. I combine a fine arts background with hands-on design expertise to deliver cohesive brand systems, website interfaces, and editorial illustrations for clients in various industries. My strengths lie in brand identity, website design, and editorial illustration, and I enjoy collaborating closely with clients to bring their vision to life.…Hi, I’m Mai Akad, a senior visual designer with 7+ years of experience shaping distinctive brand identities, illustrations, and digital experiences. I love translating brand values into visually compelling stories that resonate across platforms. I combine a fine arts background with hands-on design expertise to deliver cohesive brand systems, website interfaces, and editorial illustrations for clients in various industries. My strengths lie in brand identity, website design, and editorial illustration, and I enjoy collaborating closely with clients to bring their vision to life.

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Hi, I’m Mai Akad, a senior visual designer with 7+ years of experience shaping distinctive brand identities, illustrations, and digital experiences. I love translating brand values into visually compelling stories that resonate across platforms.

I combine a fine arts background with hands-on design expertise to deliver cohesive brand systems, website interfaces, and editorial illustrations for clients in various industries. My strengths lie in brand identity, website design, and editorial illustration, and I enjoy collaborating closely with clients to bring their vision to life.

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Editorial Illustration

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Advertising Illustration

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Language

English

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Arabic

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Hebrew (modern)

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Work Experience

Freelance Brand & Website Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2024 - Present

Develop comprehensive brand identity systems including logos, color palettes, and typography; design and implement responsive websites focusing on user experience and visual cohesion; create custom illustrations and visual assets tailored to each client’s brand voice.

Senior Brand and Marketing Designer at Anyword AI Platform

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Led comprehensive brand identity revitalization, crafting a cohesive visual language and distinctive illustrations; designed responsive website interfaces focusing on user experience and conversion; produced marketing assets maintaining brand consistency across digital and print channels.

Brand Designer at David Haliva Tailor Made Branding

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Conceptualized and executed strategic brand identities for multiple clients across industries; designed logos, packaging solutions, and integrated marketing materials from concept to completion; collaborated with clients to translate brand values into compelling visual narratives.

Art Director & Designer at Ktim Advertising Agency

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Designed campaigns for global fashion brands including Calvin Klein, Puma, and Tommy Hilfiger; created integrated marketing materials across digital and print platforms; managed design process from concept development through final production.

Graphic and Infographic Designer at Globes Daily Newspaper

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Created editorial illustrations for the newspaper's infographic section; developed data visualizations that translated complex information into accessible graphics; designed layout solutions under tight deadlines while maintaining editorial standards.

Instructor and Graphic Designer at Bezalel Academy

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Taught Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to underprivileged students in a youth scholarship program; designed the project book for the Urban Design Master’s Degree Program; mentored students in developing their technical skills and creative approach.

Editorial Illustrator at Various Publications

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024

Haaretz Newspaper (2023-2024): Created editorial illustrations for feature articles; As Promised Magazine (2022-2023): Produced illustrations complementing editorial content; Design & Architecture (D&A) Magazine (2018-2019): Developed graphic design solutions and illustrations; Margoza Bakery (2018): Designed brand identity and created custom illustrations.