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

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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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Advanced
Hebrew (modern)
Fluent

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.

Education

BDes Bachelor of Design at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem
October 20, 2014 - July 30, 2018
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
High School Diploma at Thelma Yelin High School of the Arts
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

BDes Bachelor of Design
October 20, 2014 - July 30, 2018
Graduated with honors
Izika Segal's Award for Excellence
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Best Book Design from all over the World (Exhibited) – Leipzig, Germany 2019
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Education