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I’m Affan Alam, a communication strategist, creative director, and innovation designer who helps brands tell powerful, inclusive stories. I believe design is a responsible force that shapes identities, connects cultures, and drives positive change. My work lives at the intersection of responsible innovation, inclusive storytelling, and purposeful communication, translating complexity into clarity and vision into impact.
With 15+ years across media, tech, sustainability, and public policy, I craft design-led solutions that inform and uplift. I collaborate across teams to turn ideas into actionable products, campaigns, and experiences, always prioritizing empathy, cross-cultural relevance, and measurable outcomes.
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Language
English
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Urdu
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Panjabi, Punjabi
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Work Experience
Creative Director at PaperTale Technologies AB
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed product and brand strategy, driving a 30% boost in global visibility. Co-developed product features for traceability and circularity, improving UX/UI. Translated complex tech into clear narratives through white papers, articles and press releases, securing media coverage in over 10 outlets. Executed product launch.
Founder & Creative Director at Barrack 13
October 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025Led inclusive design research, public communication, and education. Designed and developed communication strategy for the Prime Minister’s office and annual progress reports for the Government of Pakistan.
Creative Head at 1 Key Solutions
February 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025Led the off-shore team of designers, animators, social media team, and web developers. Developed marketing collateral and digital campaigns for over 20 clients in the UK.
Creative Director at Morango Films
March 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025Directed and led projects from proposal to final reporting for clients including USIP, UNESCO, OSF, British Council, and more. Managed full-cycle production of documentaries, videos, VR films, campaign strategy, and content. Developed new projects and products for youth development such as Film Fellowship program and Storytelling Workshops.
Co-Founder & Head of Communications at 60 Seconds Intl. Film Festival
February 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025Pakistan's first international short film festival focusing on global outreach, film curation, and advocacy campaigns. Screened in 9 countries including USA, UK, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Algeria. Collected over 6000 film submissions from 70 countries. Led narrative development, branding, outreach, and partnerships in 7 countries. Developed training manuals and conducted 50+ workshops across Pakistan.
Co-Founder & Creative Director at Duck Design House
August 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025Oversaw brand strategy and content design for clients in FMCG, NGOs, and development sector. This was the first entrepreneurial initiative.
Head of Design at GEO Entertainment (GEO TV Network)
March 1, 2009 - August 27, 2025Responsible for the on-screen look and feel of the channel. Managed design, promotion, and packaging across TV channel and national campaigns. Received recognition by the CEO for campaign success during the 2008 General Elections.
Creative Executive at Evernew Concepts Advertising Agency
November 1, 2007 - August 27, 2025Developed concepts and designs for local and international clients.
Creative Director at PaperTale Technologies AB
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed product and brand strategy, driving a 30% boost in global visibility. Co-developed product features for traceability and circularity, improving UX/UI. Translated complex tech into clear narratives through white papers, articles and press releases, securing media in 10+ outlets. Executed product launch.
Founder & Creative Director at Barrack 13
October 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025Design lab focused on inclusive design research, public communication, and education. Designed and developed communication strategy for Prime Minister’s office and annual progress reports for Government of Pakistan.
Creative Head at 1 Key Solutions
February 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025Led the off-shore team of designers, animators, social media team and web developers. Developed marketing collateral and digital campaigns for 20 plus clients in UK.
Creative Director at Morango Films
March 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025Directed and led the projects from proposal stage to the final reporting for clients such as USIP, UNESCO, OSF, British Council, and more. Led and managed full-cycle production of documentaries, videos, VR films, campaign strategy and content. Developed new projects and products for youth development including Film Fellowship program and Storytelling Workshops.
Co-Founder & Head of Communications at 60 Seconds Intl. Film Festival
February 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025Led Pakistan's first international short film festival for global outreach, film curation, and advocacy campaigns. Screened festival in 9 countries. Collected over 6000+ film submissions from 70 countries. Led narrative development, branding, outreach and partnerships in 7 countries including USA, UK & South Asia. Developed training manuals and conducted 50+ workshops across Pakistan.
Co-Founder & Creative Director at Duck Design House
August 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025First initiative in entrepreneurial journey. Oversaw brand strategy and content design for clients in FMCG, NGOs and development sector.
Head of Design at GEO Entertainment (GEO TV Network)
March 1, 2009 - August 27, 2025Responsible for the look and feel of the channel’s outlook on the screen. Managed design, promotion, and packaging across TV channel and national campaigns. Recognised by CEO for campaign success during the 2008 General Elections.
Creative Executive at Evernew Concepts Advertising Agency
November 1, 2007 - August 27, 2025Developed concepts and designs for local and international clients.
Creative Director at PaperTale Technologies AB
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed product and brand strategy, driving a 30% boost in global visibility. Co-developed product features for traceability and circularity, improving UX/UI. Translated complex tech into clear narratives through white papers, articles and press releases, securing media in 10+ outlets. Executed product launch.
Founder & Creative Director at Barrack 13
October 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025Design lab focused on inclusive design research, public communication, and education. Designed and developed communication strategy for Prime Minister’s office and annual progress reports for Government of Pakistan.
Creative Head at 1 Key Solutions
February 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025Led the off-shore team of designers, animators, social media team and web developers. Developed marketing collateral and digital campaigns for 20 plus clients in UK.
Creative Director at Morango Films
March 1, 2020 - September 3, 2025Directed and led the projects from proposal stage to the final reporting for clients such as USIP, UNESCO, OSF, British Council. Led and managed full-cycle production of documentaries, videos, VR films, campaign strategy and content. Developed new projects and products for youth development including Film Fellowship program and Storytelling Workshops.
Co-Founder & Head of Communications at 60 Seconds Intl. Film Festival
February 1, 2020 - September 3, 2025Led Pakistan's first international short film festival for global outreach, film curation, and advocacy campaigns. Screened the festival in 9 countries including USA, UK, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Algeria. Collected over 6000+ film submissions from 70 countries. Led narrative development, branding, outreach and partnerships in 7 countries. Developed training manuals and conducted 50+ workshops across Pakistan.
Co-Founder & Creative Director at Duck Design House
August 1, 2016 - September 3, 2025First entrepreneurial initiative. Oversaw brand strategy and content design for clients in FMCG, NGOs and development sector.
Head of Design at GEO Entertainment (GEO TV Network)
March 1, 2009 - September 3, 2025Managed the design, promotion, and packaging across TV channel and national campaigns. Responsible for the channel’s on-screen look and feel. Recognized by CEO for campaign success during 2008 General Elections.
Creative Executive at Evernew Concepts Advertising Agency
November 1, 2007 - September 3, 2025Developed concepts and designs for local and international clients.
Creative Director at PaperTale Technologies AB
January 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025Led product and brand strategy, driving a 30% boost in global visibility. Co-developed features for traceability and circularity, improving UX/UI. Translated complex tech into clear narratives through white papers, articles, and press releases, securing media in 10+ outlets. Executed product launch.
Founder & Creative Director at Barrack 13 Design
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022Design lab focused on inclusive design research, public communication, and education. Designed and developed communication strategy for Prime Minister’s office and annual progress reports for Government of Pakistan.
Creative Head at Key Solutions
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022Led the off-shore team of designers, animators, social media team and web developers. Developed marketing collateral and digital campaigns for 20+ clients in UK.
Creative Director at Morango Films
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020Directed and led projects from proposal stage to the final reporting for clients such as USIP, UNESCO, OSF, British Council, and more. Led full-cycle production of documentaries, videos, VR films, campaign strategy and content. Developed new projects and products for youth development; Film Fellowship program, Storytelling Workshops.
Co-Founder & Head of Communications at 60 Seconds Intl. Film Festival
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020Pakistan's first international short film festival for global outreach, film curation, and advocacy campaigns. Screened the festival in 9 Countries, collected over 6000+ submissions from 70 countries. Led narrative development, branding, outreach and partnerships in 7 countries, USA, UK, & South Asia. Developed training manuals and conducted 50+ workshops across Pakistan.
Co-Founder & Creative Director at Duck Design House
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016Oversaw brand strategy and content design for clients in FMCG, NGOs and development sector.
Head of Design at GEO Entertainment (GEO TV Network)
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2009Pakistan's leading entertainment channel; responsible for the look and feel of the channel’s outlook on screen; managed design, promotion, and packaging across TV channel and national campaigns. Recognised by the CEO for campaign success during the 2008 General Elections.
Creative Executive at Evernew Concepts Advertising Agency
November 1, 2007 - November 1, 2007Developed concepts and designs for local and international clients.
Education
Masters in Innovation through Business, Engineering and Design at Linnéuniversitetet
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Bachelors in Communication Design at National College of Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Masters in Innovation through Business, Engineering and Design at Linnéuniversitetet
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Bachelors in Communication Design at National College of Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Masters in Innovation through Business, Engineering and Design at Linnéuniversitetet
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Bachelors in Communication Design at National College of Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Master's degree in Innovation through Business, Engineering and Design at Linnéuniversitetet
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Bachelor's degree in Communication Design at National College of Arts - Pakistan
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005UX Design Upskill Course at Hyper Island
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Qualifications
ArtThink South Asia Fellowship (ATSA) Participant
January 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025Winner - Special Category: Social Media for Empowerment (Delhi, India) - Project: 60 Second Intl. Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025Special Mention - Campaign Category: Social Media for Empowerment (Delhi, India) - Project: Police Awam Saath Saath
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025PITB Award for Digital Communication (Pakistan)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025Rajasthan Patrika’s Concerned Communicator Award
January 1, 2007 - August 27, 2025ArtThink South Asia Fellowship (ATSA) Participant
January 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025Special Category Winner: Social Media for Empowerment - Delhi, India for 60 Second Intl. Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025Special Mention - Campaign Category: Social Media for Empowerment (Police Awam Saath Saath Campaign)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025PITB Award for Digital Communication
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025Rajasthan Patrika’s Concerned Communicator Award, 2007
January 1, 2007 - August 27, 2025ArtThink South Asia Fellowship (ATSA) Participant
January 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025Winner - Special Category: Social Media for Empowerment (DELHI, India)
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025Special Mention - Campaign Category: Social Media for Empowerment (DELHI, India)
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025PITB Award for Digital Communication (Pakistan)
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025Rajasthan Patrika’s Concerned Communicator Award (2007, India)
January 1, 2007 - September 3, 2025PITB Award for Digital Communication
January 1, 2007 - November 12, 2025Rajasthan Patrika’s Concerned Communicator Award
January 1, 2007 - November 12, 2025ArtThink South Asia Fellowship (ATSA) Participant
January 1, 2018 - November 12, 2025Green Transition Hack (University of Lund) Innovation Track Winner
January 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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