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

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.
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.
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.
Artist at Care Bangladesh
December 31, 2013 - July 25, 2025
Created illustrated flip charts promoting sports and physical activities for physically challenged children.
Assistant Manager (Branding & Promotion) at Bright Distribution & Outsourcing Ltd.
December 31, 2012 - July 25, 2025
Managed branding and promotion activities as an assistant manager.
Visualizer at Design Engine
December 31, 2011 - July 25, 2025
Created visuals for advertising and promotional activities.
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.
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.

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