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This publication is a working portfolio that showcases the artworks of a Malaysian graphic designer, Fuad Misbah. This publication is personally published and printed by Fuad Misbah Design and Visual Development: Fuad Misbah Text Fonts: Garamond 10pt Copyright Š 2013 Fuad Misbah, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form of by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the prublisher. Fuad Misbah: The Work in Progress
1. Pretext. 2. Fuad Misbah: In Person. 3. The Work in Progress.
Printed by : Fuad Misbah
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The scariest moment is always just before you start
STEPHEN KING
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I dedicate this book to my mom, for her endless support and encouragement, I am where I am now. I love you, mom.
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“A goal is dream with a dateline.”
NAPOLEON HILL The Work in Progress
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Do what you love and tomorrow will pay the rent.
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PRE TEXT
This publication is apparently a working portfolio for a young Malaysian graphic designer named Fuad Misbah. The title of this working portfolio is ‘The Work in Progress’ that showcases the compilation of the best works done by Fuad Misbah professionally as well as his personal projects and artworks. “I am not done. I am a work in progress. And this is me.” - Fuad Misbah.
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FUAD MISBAH IN PERSON Fuad Misbah is a young half-javanese halfpakistani Malaysian born graphic designer who believes that ideas and inspirations came from the heart and when you believed in it, then everything will all be awesome! Born on March 6, 1987, he is proud to announce to the world that he is still a part of what people nowadays would call it as 80’s babies. He was born and raised in Perlis, Malaysia’s most northern state and now, after finishing his tertiary education in Kuala Lumpur, he continues to work and live in the heart of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Started with a deep appreciation and passion in design has brought Fuad Misbah, now an Associate Graphic Designer in Astro AWANI to dedicate himself in the field of graphic design and visual communication. He began with quite a technical background when he was studying for his bachelor’s degree in Universiti Tenaga nasional in the course of Information Technology majoring in graphics and multimedia.
Soon, he ventured in the field of art & design education when he became a lecturer for the School of Creative Design, SEGi University, Malaysia. It was during his employment here that he decided to pursue his masters degree in visual communication and new media at MARA University of Technology (MARA), Malaysia. After completing his postgraduate study, still with his passion in visual communication and graphic design, he decided to leave the education world to pursue a career in the Malaysian creative industry employing with Astro AWANI as a graphic designer. Today, apart from working with Astro AWANI, he is also a freelance graphic designer, pouring his ideas and vision to make a mark as well as an impact in the Malaysian creative industry. With his mojo in simplicity and minimalism, this energetic half-javanese graphic designer works tirelessly and strive to be one of the best graphic designer available out there. He is the ‘Work in Progress.’
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THE WORK IN PROGRESS ‘The Work in Progress’ is the title of this working portfolio by a young Malaysian graphic designer named Fuad Misbah. This portfolio showcases some of Fuad Misbah’s best works and creativity all throughout the years dwelling in the creative field of Art & Design. This portfolio does not contain all of his designs and artworks, for it is only to showcase the best side of his creativity. Should you be curious to see all of his artworks and designs, you are welcome to visit two of his online portfolios at www. fuadmisbah.com and www.behance.net/ fuadmisbah. The main concept of ‘The Work in Progress’ is minimalism and simplicity for it is the design mojo of Fuad Misbah himself to let his portfolio speaks in their own tone and in words that people could definitely understand, visually.
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Why ‘The Work in Progress’? Inspired from the personal trait of the author of this portfolio himself as a life learner, ‘The Work in Progress is how Fuad Misbah would like to convey himself to the world that is he is a work in progress. Past, present and future. He will never stop learning, and he will never stop experimenting in his design. Thus, this portfolio will always be a work in progress for people to see the visible results of how Fuad Misbah will continue to evolve in order to be one of the most soughtafter graphic designer in this industry. “This portfolio will never be done. This portfolio will always be ‘The Work in Progress’. My ‘Work in Progress.” - Fuad Misbah.
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Talent is a pursued interest. In other words, anything you are willing to practice, you can do.
BOB ROSS
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DESIGN TRIBUTE TO YASMIN AHMAD Project: A Tribute to Yasmin Project Type: Print/Poster Design Art Director: Fuad Misbah Graphic Designer: Fuad Misbah Client: Personal A Tribute to Yasmin is a personal project that was inspired from the book Yasmin: How You Know and this project consists of collections of posters of inspirational wordings from the late Yasmin Ahmad herself. She was a treasure, a legend, and a mentor. Rest in peace, Yasmin.
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DESIGN CRKTF COMM. POSTER SERIES Project: Crktf Comm. Print Series Project Type: Print/Poster Design Art Director: Fuad Misbah Graphic Designer: Fuad Misbah Client: CRKTF Communications A compilation of posters/print ads design to promote, advertise and market a small local design hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, CRKTF Communications
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DESIGN THINK TWICE CSR CAMPAIGN Project: Think Twice CSR Campaign Project Type: Print/Poster Design Art Director: Fuad Misbah Graphic Designer: Fuad Misbah Client: Think Twice Project A compilation of posters/print ads designed to promote Think Twice Project. Think Twice project is a personal CSR project by Fuad Misbah. This project was visualized by Fuad Misbah to provide social awareness to the society in order for the society to change to the better in the future.
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I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
CONFUCIUS
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DESIGN ROCK:THE NAKED TRUTH PROJECT: ROCK: THE NAKED TRUTH PROJECT TYPE: PROMO POSTER GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Hisham Aziz & Fuad Misbah ART DIRECTION: Fuad Misbah CLIENT: Personal Promo poster for the Rock: The Naked Truth project.
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Never let the blood shows.
CHARLES EAMES
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BOOK COVER
DESIGN BOOK COVER DESIGN FOR ITBM Project: Book Cover Design Project Type: Publishing Art Director: Fuad Misbah Graphic Designer: Fuad Misbah Client:Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia A compilation of book cover designs created for Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia (ITBM).
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One paints with one’s head. Not one’s hand.
MICHAELANGELO
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CORPORATE
BRANDING CORPORATE BRANDING COMPILATION A compilation of logo designed for various Small/Medium Enterprises.
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LOGO
DESIGN LOGO DESIGN COMPILATION A compilation of logo designed for various Small/Medium Enterprises.
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Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.
PABLO PICASSO
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CARD
DESIGN COMPILATION OF CARD DESIGN Compilation of invitation card/post card designs based on freelance jobs and affiliations with a CSR project.
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Design is an opportunity to continue telling the story, not just to sum it up.
TATE LINDEN
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DESIGN INFOGRAPHICS DESIGN COMPILATION Compilation of Infographics design done for freelance works, Astro Awani and personal collections.
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CONTACT FUAD MISBAH Visual Communicator +6012 970 9262 www.fuadmisbah.com www.behance.net/fuadmisbah fuadmisbah@gmail.com
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Graphic design is the paradise of individuality, eccentricity, heresy, abnormality, hobbies and humours.
GEORGE SANTAYANA
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