TAHIR IQBAL
As a creative designer I appreciate the importance of striking the right balance between the essential elements of communication and the design ’ s visual appeal. Using composition, typography and illustration to enhance. I believe effective design and a appreciation for the medium of print, production values and materials ensures that clients receive a finished product that lives up to both their brand vision and values.
I enjoy solving problems through the natural design process and the opportunity to generate new and original designs. I am extremely well motivated which is reflected in my ability to meet deadlines with consistency and enthusiasm. I ’ ve worked across a diverse portfolio, including coffee table books, corporate reports, branding collateral and digital reports / content.
EDITORIAL DESIGN
ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE
A richly informative and visually packed sourcebook demonstrating and explaining the function and worldwide appeal of Islamic architecture spread across a large format 336 page hardback book
CLIENT: Thames Hudson
DESIGN: Cover and internal page design working with the editor and picture researcher to source the best imagery available
EDITORIAL DESIGN
DESIGN: Initial design concepts for London Book Fair and full internal page roll out of approved creative
A 288 page hardback book designed for Thames Hudson written by Diana Darke reexamining the Ottomans and reassessing their legacy
CLIENT: Thames Hudson
EDITORIAL DESIGN
BROWNBOOK
A critically-acclaimed culture and arts magazine for the Middle East, I joined Brownbook to overhaul the content, design and advertising potential of the title and portfolio.
CLIENT: Brownbook Publishing
DESIGN: Art direction, editorial print production and commissioning of illustrators and photographers
EDITORIAL DESIGN
Based in Kenya and distributed throughout East Africa, MALE was the region , s only luxury men , s title. I created the design concept for launch and art directed the first six issues
CLIENT: Atlas Kenya
DESIGN: Concept design and launch, bring together writer, illustrators and photographers
MALE MAGAZINE
VARIOUS DESIGNS
GALLERY
A collection of images showcasing the variety of projects that I have worked on across my career
EDITORIAL DESIGN
THE CULTURED TRAVELLER
I currently design a quarterly magazine that globetrots the worlds of travel, culture, music, fashion, food and drink in every issue.
EDITORIAL DESIGN
This private jet inflight magazine is read by entrepreneurs, CEOs and VIPs as they embark on their journey. Aileron aims to provide high quality, interesting and unique editorial content from around the world. With a predominantly male readership, the design is visually strong: clean and modern, with arresting imagery.
AILERON
EDITORIAL DESIGN
This high-end fashion and lifestyle title is produced for The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping mall. Having successfully produced the pitch shown here, I art direct the monthly title and manage all fashion shoots. also produce a second complementary monthly magazine, Inside The Dubai Mall, which targets mid-range shoppers and has a more mainstream, women’s weekly feel.
THE DUBAI MALL MAGAZINES
This bilingual inflight title was distributed on all Thai Airways’ national and international flights. After securing the pitch with our original design concept, I oversaw the launch of the magazine, as well as recruiting and managing a team of designers both in Thailand and the UAE.
SAWASDEE - INFLIGHT MAGAZINE
EDITORIAL DESIGN
The official magazine for the prestigious Kempinski Hotel group in the Middle East, this luxury lifestyle title was distributed in all hotel rooms in the brand’s Middle Eastern and African portfolio. Having secured the contract with my original pitch for the title, I subsequently oversaw the art direction and redesign of the magazine.
KEMPINSKI - HOTEL MAGAZINE EDITORIAL DESIGN
