Hello. I am a graphic designer, artist and researcher based in Bangalore. I thrive at the intersection of visual storytelling and research, collaborating across museums, NGOs and design studios to craft meaningful experiences.

Fiza Ishaq

Hello. I am a graphic designer, artist and researcher based in Bangalore. I thrive at the intersection of visual storytelling and research, collaborating across museums, NGOs and design studios to craft meaningful experiences.

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Hello. I am a graphic designer, artist and researcher based in Bangalore.

I thrive at the intersection of visual storytelling and research, collaborating across museums, NGOs and design studios to craft meaningful experiences.

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Work Experience

Editorial Design Intern at Force Friction AI
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Engaged in editorial design tasks, preparing layouts, typography, and visual storytelling for editorial projects.
Graphic Design Intern at Hummbud
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Assisted in graphic design tasks for campaigns, branding, and digital content.
Graphic Designer at Global Centre of Islamic Art
May 1, 2024 - November 24, 2025
Ongoing graphic design work; visual identity and editorial design for a cultural research center.
Researcher and Project Manager at Art, Resources and Teaching Trust (A.R.T.) and Jackfruit Research and Design Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Lead researcher and project manager for design and research initiatives.
Corporate Relations (CSR) at Oxfam India, Bangalore
October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
Managed CSR-related outreach and partnerships.
User Researcher and Editor at Center for Knowledge Societies (CKS), Bangalore
February 1, 2007 - February 1, 2007
Conducted user research and editorial work for knowledge society initiatives.
User Researcher and Editor at Center for Knowledge Societies (CKS)
August 1, 2006 - February 1, 2007
Contributed user research and edited content for knowledge governance and ICT policy-oriented projects.
Corporate Relations (CSR) at Oxfam India
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Managed corporate relations and CSR outreach in Bangalore.
Researcher and Project Manager at Art, Resources and Teaching Trust (A.R.T.) and Jackfruit Research and Design Pvt. Ltd
February 1, 2009 - October 1, 2010
Led research projects and managed design initiatives; coordinated with partners and produced reports.
Editorial Design Intern at Force Friction AI
December 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Editorial layout, typography and design tasks for AI-related publication projects.

Education

PG Diploma in Graphic Design at AND Academy Delhi
March 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Graduate Studies in Anthropology and Global Art History (Transcultural Studies) at University of Heidelberg, Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context"
October 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
MSc Cross-Cultural Psychology at Brunel University, London
September 1, 2005 - November 24, 2025
B.A. (Psychology, Journalism & English Literature) at St. Anne’s College, Bangalore
June 1, 2003 - November 24, 2025
I & II Pre-University at Bishop Cotton's College, Bangalore
June 1, 2000 - November 24, 2025
PG Diploma in Graphic Design at AND Academy Delhi
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Graduate Student, Anthropology and Global Art History (Transcultural Studies) at University of Heidelberg
October 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
MSc Cross - Cultural Psychology at Brunel University, London
September 1, 2005 - December 5, 2025
B.A., Psychology, Journalism & English Literature at St. Anne’s College, Bangalore
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2003
I & II Pre -University at Bishop Cotton's College, Bangalore
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2000

Qualifications

Graphic and Branding Experiences for Spaces
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Visual Identity Design: Clean and Simple Geometry
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Creative Patterns for Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Art Deco Style for Digital Illustration
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Social Media Design: How to Stand Out Online
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Logo Design: From Concept to Presentation
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Brand Identity
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Social Media Design: Canva beginner to advanced
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Graphic Design Specialization
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Arena Multimedia, Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

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