andthedesignis@annanicolai.com
With a major in Art, Design and Media and a minor in History of Art, I am keen to find a position in the Graphic Design field. One of my strengths is adaptability; I am used to moving from country to country. This lifestyle has given me a more open mind towards different cultures and a greater capacity to cooperate and negotiate with people.
The goal is to be introduced into an environment where I can witness or aid-working designers, I am keen to achieve further professional development though this experience. My personal interest is graphic design, yet I am open to gaining work experience in any related design field.
Education
2010 - 2012: The Richmond American International University in London, Candidate for BA (HONS) Creative Art and Communications: Art, Design and Media with Combined Studies.
2006 - 2009: Guc, German University in Cairo, Design and Applied Art,.
2005 - 2006: Leonardo Da Vinci High School, Cairo, Egypt, V year obtaining the Italian Diploma.
2001 - 2005: San Francesco High School, Lodi, Lombardia, from I to IV year.
Extra Mural
2012: Traditional Shaolin Temple Martial Art Academy, Zhengzhou, China, 30.06 - 30.07 course.
2010: University of the Art Central St Martins, “ How to become an Advertising Art Director”.
2009: Grafist 13 / Gulizar Cepoglu Workshop, in Turkey. 13’ International Istanbul Graphic Design Week 12/17 October 2009.
Work Experience
2011: Fortune Cookie UK, London, creative team. London, UK 13.06 - 19.08.
2012: Freelance, Nick Wood, producing a corporate identity for a martial artist. London, UK 01.02 - 15. 05.
Fortune Cookie UK, Interning as web developer in the creative department. London, UK 10.04 - 10.05.
LeoBurnett KHI, Creative Department. Karachi, Pakistan 04.09 - 16.11.
2013: Soc Films KHI, Creative Department. Karachi, Pakistan 19.11.'12 - 09.05.
RAK Associates, Events Planner Company, Creative/Graphic Designer. Karachi, Pakistan 01.02 - 09.05
JWT, Cairo, Creative Department. Cairo, Egypt 01.09 - 19.12
2014: Freelance, GoBus Transportation Company, Egypt, Branding Design. Cairo, Egypt 15.07.’13 / 01.06.’14
Freelance, YOUtransport, Branding Design. Cairo, Egypt 05.03 - 28.05
2015: Freelance, Pendolasco Restaurant, Branding & Identity. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 01.12.'14 - 24. 02. '15
Freelance, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. '15/'16
Entrepreneur, alTREDICI Coffee Shop/ Bistrot, Branding & Identity/ Owner. Pescara, Italy 08.'16 to present
2019: Freelance, Italy
More:
2016: Barista, Guy Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Melbourne, Australia. 2016 / 2017
2015: Restaurant Manager, Ciao Bella Restaurant, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 2014 / 2015
2014: Barista, Le Cafè, coffee shop and bar, Pescara, Italy.
2011: Bartender, Builders Arms Pub and Diner, London. 2011 / 2012
Skills:
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
FreeHand
Adobe AfterEffects
Operating system: Windows XP - Mac OS XAdobe Flash
Adobe Acrobat Professional
Cinema 4D
Final Cut Pro.
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Bridge
Photographic:
35 mm and Medium format
Black & white and Colour photography
Analogue and Digital
Studio lighting
Print making:
Woodcut
Engraving
Screenprinting
Lino cut
Font Designing:
Typography
Calligraphy
Languages:
Italian: Mother tongue
English: Fluent written, read and spoken
Arabic: Basic knowledge of spoken
International Exposure
Lived in:
Pescara, Italy (2016 - present)
Melbourne, Australia (2015- 2016)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2015 - 2016)
Cairo, Egypt (2013 - 2014)
Karachi, Pakistan (2012 - 2013)
London, UK (2010- 2012)
Cairo, Egypt (2005 - 2009)
Milan, Italy (2001 - 2005)
Pescara, Italy (2001 - 1998)
Hong Kong, China (1998 - 1993)
Nigeria, Africa (1990 - 1995)
Personal Interests:
Advertising design
Fashion
Typography
Interior design
Photography
Illustration
Travelling
Magazines and Publications
Installation art
Exhibition Design
Sign system Design
Web design
Sight Seeing
Cooking
Extra Curriculum activities
Horse riding
Visiting Cultural Sites
Events/PR
Reference Available on Request
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