I’m Mir Zuhair, a textile and communication designer and visual researcher based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. My practice sits at the intersection of heritage-informed textile systems, digital pattern innovation, and communication design translating cultural memory into contemporary fabric and digital experiences.…

mir zuhair

I’m Mir Zuhair, a textile and communication designer and visual researcher based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. My practice sits at the intersection of heritage-informed textile systems, digital pattern innovation, and communication design translating cultural memory into contemporary fabric and digital experiences.…

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I’m Mir Zuhair, a textile and communication designer and visual researcher based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. My practice sits at the intersection of heritage-informed textile systems, digital pattern innovation, and communication design translating cultural memory into contemporary fabric and digital experiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
Urdu
Fluent
Sindhi
Fluent

Work Experience

BFA Thesis Project: Threads of Time
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Translated architectural ornaments from the Mir Hassan Ali Palace (1843) into contemporary textile forms through digital documentation and reinterpretation of heritage patterns. Created custom silk print development and a sculptural metal corset, integrating historical research with contemporary textile technology and conceptual craft practice.
BFA Thesis Project (Multidisciplinary)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Translated architectural ornaments from the Mir Hassan Ali Palace (1843) into contemporary textile and sculptural forms. Conducted digital documentation and reinterpretation of heritage patterns, created custom silk print development, and constructed a sculptural metal corset. Demonstrates integration of historical research, digital textile technology, and conceptual craft practices.
Freelance Designer & Visual Researcher
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Developed original textile patterns, digital print compositions, and concept-driven design projects for global clients. Specialized in heritage-informed aesthetic systems and complex seamless pattern development using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with an emphasis on cultural research integration and editorial-grade visual storytelling. Also designed and built a custom editorial portfolio website featuring interactive front-end elements such as parallax scrolling, staggered image reveals, hover effects, and custom cursor interactions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textile Design at Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritage
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textile Design at Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritage
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
MPS Communication Design (Waitlisted) at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 2026 - September 3, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textile Design at Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritage
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Other