I’m Maya Abd Elkader, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Giza, Egypt. I blend artistic illustration with graphic design and fashion sensibilities to create visuals for brands, theatre productions, and editorial projects. My work spans mood boards, pattern making, digital illustration, and costume concepts, always aiming for colors, textures, and narratives that feel both beautiful and practical. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines—from hand-drawn sketches to digitized patterns, from merchandising to social media visuals. I’m passionate about turning ideas into tangible, print-ready and digital assets, while keeping a friendly, collaborative approach to every project.

Maya Abd Elkader

I’m Maya Abd Elkader, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Giza, Egypt. I blend artistic illustration with graphic design and fashion sensibilities to create visuals for brands, theatre productions, and editorial projects. My work spans mood boards, pattern making, digital illustration, and costume concepts, always aiming for colors, textures, and narratives that feel both beautiful and practical. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines—from hand-drawn sketches to digitized patterns, from merchandising to social media visuals. I’m passionate about turning ideas into tangible, print-ready and digital assets, while keeping a friendly, collaborative approach to every project.

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I’m Maya Abd Elkader, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Giza, Egypt. I blend artistic illustration with graphic design and fashion sensibilities to create visuals for brands, theatre productions, and editorial projects. My work spans mood boards, pattern making, digital illustration, and costume concepts, always aiming for colors, textures, and narratives that feel both beautiful and practical.

I enjoy collaborating across disciplines—from hand-drawn sketches to digitized patterns, from merchandising to social media visuals. I’m passionate about turning ideas into tangible, print-ready and digital assets, while keeping a friendly, collaborative approach to every project.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Costume Designer / Merch Designer at Kenoma Theatre Company
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Fall ’22: Designed merch for the play El Makhzan on T-shirts and tote bags; created posters, flyers, tickets, and the catalogue; produced social media assets (Facebook/Instagram posts).

Education

BA in Graphic Design at The American University in Cairo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
American Diploma at Manor House International School
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026

Qualifications

LICC Design Award
January 1, 2020 - May 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other