With over 13 years of experience in graphic design, branding, publishing, and illustration, I bring a blend of fine art sensibility and strategic communication to every project. Armed with a Master’s in Fine Arts (Graphic Design) from Dhaka University, I have led creative teams in designing impactful product packaging, corporate campaigns, editorial layouts, and multimedia content for industries ranging from newspapers to food & beverage, books, and public service initiatives. My work spans award-winning newspaper designs, corporate rebranding, storybook and comic illustrations, infographics, and large-scale promotional visuals, including nationwide waste management campaigns. Passionate about visual storytelling, I consistently merge creativity with functionality to craft designs that connect, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.

Abul Fatah Md Niaz Makhdum

With over 13 years of experience in graphic design, branding, publishing, and illustration, I bring a blend of fine art sensibility and strategic communication to every project. Armed with a Master’s in Fine Arts (Graphic Design) from Dhaka University, I have led creative teams in designing impactful product packaging, corporate campaigns, editorial layouts, and multimedia content for industries ranging from newspapers to food & beverage, books, and public service initiatives. My work spans award-winning newspaper designs, corporate rebranding, storybook and comic illustrations, infographics, and large-scale promotional visuals, including nationwide waste management campaigns. Passionate about visual storytelling, I consistently merge creativity with functionality to craft designs that connect, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.

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With over 13 years of experience in graphic design, branding, publishing, and illustration, I bring a blend of fine art sensibility and strategic communication to every project.

Armed with a Master’s in Fine Arts (Graphic Design) from Dhaka University, I have led creative teams in designing impactful product packaging, corporate campaigns, editorial layouts, and multimedia content for industries ranging from newspapers to food & beverage, books, and public service initiatives.

My work spans award-winning newspaper designs, corporate rebranding, storybook and comic illustrations, infographics, and large-scale promotional visuals, including nationwide waste management campaigns.

Passionate about visual storytelling, I consistently merge creativity with functionality to craft designs that connect, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.

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Language

Bengali
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Consultant at SESAME Workshop Bangladesh
December 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025
Worked with various projects from 2015 to 2018 providing logo designs, illustrations, concept art, graphic design, and comic books/strips for international and local organizations.
Artist at Care Bangladesh
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025
Created illustrated flip charts promoting sports and physical activities for physically challenged children.
Art Director at Pink City Food & Beverage Industries
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025
Handled product package designs, logos, mnemonics, visuals, and promotional campaigns for all branding and advertising of the company's products.
Senior Graphic Artist at The Daily Star
January 1, 2013 - Present
Created dummy pages, layout designs, info-graphics, illustrations, and graphs for daily pages and magazines. Led layout design innovation for the newspaper achieved two times in a row.
Assistant Manager (Branding & Promotion) at Bright Distribution & Outsourcing Ltd.
December 31, 2012 - July 25, 2025
Managed branding and promotion activities as an assistant manager.
Artist at SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC)
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025
Worked as an artist for various events, fairs, and publications over multiple years.
Artist Graphic at English in School (EIS) program by BRAC University
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025
Contributed as an artist graphic to the educational publication published in The Daily Star.
Visualizer at Design Engine
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025
Created visuals for advertising and promotional activities.

Education

Masters of Fine Arts at University of Dhaka
May 1, 2008 - November 25, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Dhaka
August 1, 2005 - October 18, 2008

Qualifications

Adobe Indesign course, 2018
January 4, 2018 - February 3, 2028
Arranged by The Daily Star

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Financial Services