I help publications and brands turn complex information into clear, engaging visuals. For over two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of design and storytelling—creating infographics, maps, icons, and illustrations for clients that span industries including media, healthcare, technology, education, and nonprofits. My work focuses on clarity above all, I strive to make the information easier to understand and more engaging to explore. I started my career at Condé Nast Traveler, where I spent 13 years making detailed maps and editorial graphics. Since then, I’ve run an independent studio, collaborating with clients including National Geographic, Apple, Sony, ProPublica, and VICE. Selected clients and publications include: National Geographic · ProPublica · Apple · Sony · VICE · Thomson Reuters · Lapham’s Quarterly Alongside client work, I run Hizograf, a collection of fine art prints rooted in information design—maps and infographics inspired by places, systems, and stories from around the world.

Haisam Hussein

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I help publications and brands turn complex information into clear, engaging visuals. For over two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of design and storytelling—creating infographics, maps, icons, and illustrations for clients that span industries including media, healthcare, technology, education, and nonprofits. My work focuses on clarity above all, I strive to make the information easier to understand and more engaging to explore. I started my career at Condé Nast Traveler, where I spent 13 years making detailed maps and editorial graphics. Since then, I’ve run an independent studio, collaborating with clients including National Geographic, Apple, Sony, ProPublica, and VICE. Selected clients and publications include: National Geographic · ProPublica · Apple · Sony · VICE · Thomson Reuters · Lapham’s Quarterly Alongside client work, I run Hizograf, a collection of fine art prints rooted in information design—maps and infographics inspired by places, systems, and stories from around the world.

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I help publications and brands turn complex information into clear, engaging visuals.

For over two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of design and storytelling—creating infographics, maps, icons, and illustrations for clients that span industries including media, healthcare, technology, education, and nonprofits.

My work focuses on clarity above all, I strive to make the information easier to understand and more engaging to explore.

I started my career at Condé Nast Traveler, where I spent 13 years making detailed maps and editorial graphics. Since then, I’ve run an independent studio, collaborating with clients including National Geographic, Apple, Sony, ProPublica, and VICE.

Selected clients and publications include:
National Geographic · ProPublica · Apple · Sony · VICE · Thomson Reuters · Lapham’s Quarterly

Alongside client work, I run Hizograf, a collection of fine art prints rooted in information design—maps and infographics inspired by places, systems, and stories from around the world.

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Work Experience

Infographic Artist, Icon Designer, Illustrator, 3D Modeler, Motion Graphic Artist at Haisam.com
September 30, 2013 - Present
I've been running my own studio, researching and designing infographics for magazines like National Geographic, Time, and Rolling Stone, and for organizations such as Apple, Thomson Reuters, Sony, and ProPublica. I’m a regular contributor to Lapham’s Quarterly, VICE, and Town & Country, and I often work in collaboration with Complex Stories.
Graphics Editor at Condé Nast Traveler
June 1, 2000 - September 1, 2013
Collaborated with editors and writers to create maps, 3D art, diagrams, charts, and illustrations for the print issue, and interactive animations for tablet apps and the website. Gathered data on-site for infographics and architectural renderings Color-corrected and composited digital photography for mock-ups and final art Designed title banners and created logos for editorial and promotional materials Coordinated with the Production Department to assure a proper work flow

Education

at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 1992 - May 1, 1994
at St. John’s University
September 1, 1989 - May 1, 1991

Qualifications

Bronze Medal / Malofiej Infographics World Summit, 2016. Issued by Society for News Design · Mar 2016
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016
Bronze medal in Printed Graphics / Features and Bronze medal in Online Graphics / Features for National Geographic’s New New York Skyline. With John Tomanio, John Grimwade, Daniela Santamarina, and Farhana Hossain
Webby Award, Best Visual Design - Aesthetic, People’s Choice, 2016. Issued by International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences · Feb 2016
May 14, 2026 - May 14, 2026
Webby Award, Best Visual Design - Aesthetic, People’s Choice, 2016. Issued by International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016
Awarded for National Geographic’s New New York Skyline. With John Tomanio, John Grimwade, Daniela Santamarina, and Farhana Hossain

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services
    uniE621 The New New York Skyline
    An 8-page tear-out gatefold in National Geographic Magazine featuring a detailed 3D rendering of Lower Manhattan on one side and Midtown on the other. The graphic highlights the new skyscrapers changing the New York City skyline.
    uniE621 Antarctica: vital moderator of carbon and heat
    A collaboration with the Antarctic Science Foundation to showcase the environmental value of Antarctica.
    uniE621 National Geographic Atlas icons
    A set of icons created for the 11th edition of the National Geographic Atlas of the World.
    uniE621 Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
    A full-page 3D rendering of The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, made for The Los Angeles Times
    uniE621 Kent, CT Walking Map
    An illustrated walking map of Kent, Connecticut made for the Kent Chamber of Commerce
    uniE608 Data Holdings Fly-Through
    A 3D animation of a data center in Wisconsin showing exterior and interior elements, and the power systems that keep the center running without interruption.
    uniE608 All-Seeing Eyes
    A follow-up animation of a print infographic that appeared in Lapham's Quarterly.
    uniE621 Apple Health Report
    A series of illustrations created for Apple to help showcase their health and well-being tools.