I am Abdur Rahman, a multimedia artist rooted in over 25 years of creative practice and 15 years of teaching design. My work is driven by clarity, craft, and connection. As Implementation Director at Harfun Design Studio, I lead creative strategy and client partnerships, turning vision into measurable outcomes. A dual Gold Medalist with Master’s degrees in Animation/Game Design and Advertising & Publicity Design, I’ve shaped 100+ brand identities across borders. With 50+ national awards and 27+ exhibitions, my journey reflects a commitment to meaningful design and collaborative creation.

Abdur Rahman

I am Abdur Rahman, a multimedia artist rooted in over 25 years of creative practice and 15 years of teaching design. My work is driven by clarity, craft, and connection. As Implementation Director at Harfun Design Studio, I lead creative strategy and client partnerships, turning vision into measurable outcomes. A dual Gold Medalist with Master’s degrees in Animation/Game Design and Advertising & Publicity Design, I’ve shaped 100+ brand identities across borders. With 50+ national awards and 27+ exhibitions, my journey reflects a commitment to meaningful design and collaborative creation.

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I am Abdur Rahman, a multimedia artist rooted in over 25 years of creative practice and 15 years of teaching design. My work is driven by clarity, craft, and connection.

As Implementation Director at Harfun Design Studio, I lead creative strategy and client partnerships, turning vision into measurable outcomes. A dual Gold Medalist with Master’s degrees in Animation/Game Design and Advertising & Publicity Design, I’ve shaped 100+ brand identities across borders. With 50+ national awards and 27+ exhibitions, my journey reflects a commitment to meaningful design and collaborative creation.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Pashto, Pushto
Fluent

Work Experience

CEO, Art Director at Harfun Design Studio
December 31, 2004 - Present
Associate Professor of Animation Design at PAF-IAST, Pakistan
February 13, 2021 - February 13, 2025
Assistant Professor of Animation Design at Institute for Arts and Culture, Pakistan
December 21, 2017 - February 14, 2021
Multimedia Artist at THAAP Lahore
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Contributed to 2D animation projects and animated documentaries for UNESCO and IAC Pakistan; involved in design, animation, and visual storytelling.
Multimedia Artist at Innovation Lab, SDAAT
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Engaged in research-driven multimedia art projects and digital heritage initiatives; collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams.
Assistant Professor at College of Design, Peshawar
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Instructed design courses; contributed to curriculum development and student mentorship.
Teaching Assistant at NCA Lahore
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Assisted in design and arts courses; supported faculty and students.
Associate Professor at PAF-IAST
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Assistant Professor at IAC Lahore
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
Assistant Professor at College of Design, Peshawar
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Teaching Assistant at NCA Lahore
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

Education

Master in Multimedia Arts at National College of Arts, Lahore, PAkistan
January 24, 2009 - November 15, 2011
Master's degree in Animation/Game Design at University of Peshawar, Pakistan
January 11, 2002 - January 11, 2005
Master in Multimedia Art at National College of Arts, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Master in Fine Arts at UOP, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor in Fine Arts at UOP, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Pushkalawati Award in Modern Calligraphy
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
GUL JEE Award in Game/Animation Design
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
AR KarDar Gold medal in Game/Animation
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Visual Communication Award
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
S.S. Hyder Award in Painting
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025
Student of the Year, University of the Peshawar
January 11, 2030 - November 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government
    paper JALAAT KHAN A FOLK TALE ANIMATED SHORT FILM
    The major purpose of this project is to revive and preserve the cultural importance of our traditional stories inherent in culture, for not only today's children but for the next generation as well. These Stories can have a constructive impact on children's thought process and also help in learning a great deal about the history and importance of some values and actions. Inhibiting violent and needless aggressive tendencies portrayed that the western video games influence children today. https://www.twine.net/signin