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Pakistan’s biggest design face-off
A live art battle where 5 designers pit their work against each other – we bring you the ND2C Live Design Challenge, Pakistan’s biggest design face-off and the opportunity to flex your creative skills in front of design giants and enthusiasts, as well as potential recruiters and buyers.
Application
Deadline
20
JULY
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5 designers
48 hours
6 judges
2 levels
CHALLENGERS
2019
Syed Ali Hafeez
Graphic Designer
Karachi
The creativity explorer—working in the field of design and marketing. My passion for design and marketing has led me to win many local and international clients.
Aimen Qureshi
Graphic Designer
Islamabad
A passionate, hardworking design student from CEAD, Hyderabad, who relishes in generating ideas that lead to meaningful experience. A good aesthetic designer with skills in illustration, branding, visual identity design and calligraphy. Her mini-thesis work “D-Formula” was shortlisted for UX Pakistan Design Awards 2019. In 2018, she won 1st prize in the category of “stop motion” in a competition held by Deutsche in USindh. Her work was also featured in PNCA’s Free From Fear exhibition. Currently completing her Communication Design degree.
Majyd Inam
Graphic Designer
Islamabad
Hello, I am Majyd Inam. I’m a graphic designer based in Karachi with 4 years of experience in design. I currently work for a marketing agency based in Maryland, US. I am a man of few words and I let my designs to most of the talking. My expertise is in rebranding and packaging. I was an Adobe Design Achievement Awards semifinalist in 2018. My work has also been featured in Packaging of the World, a leading packaging design blog. Thanks!
Mahnoor Cheema
Graphic Designer
Islamabad
A designer who follows the rule of "less is more", keeps an eye out for details and tells stories through vibrant designs. Experienced in illustration, branding and graphic design. Worked as a senior illustrator for Wizkon Innovations and currently working as a creative designer for Al-Ghurair Giga.
Sikandar Asif
Graphic Designer
Islamabad
I'm skilled designer with three years of brand identity and graphic design experience. Previously, I worked at the renowned Orientm McCan ad agency, and then at Brando Marketing. Now, I'm working as a Communication Designer at Graana Group of companies which is Pakistan's smartest property portal.
JURY
Laura
Berglund
Associate Partner,
Pentagram
Faraz
Maqsood Hamidi
Co-Founder, Partner & Chief Creative officer, The D’Hamidi partnership
Naveed
Seraj
Chief Creative officer,
Viral Edge
Hammad
Ilyas
Head of Marketing,
Zellbury
Tabindah
Anwar
Communication
Consultant,
UNDP Pakistan
HIGHLIGHTS
FAQ’s
Who is eligible to apply?
Anyone who is:
Between 22 – 27 years old
Has a solid portfolio in graphic design and exhibits expertise in any one or more of illustration, branding and logo design, packaging design, campaign design or other closely related domains.
Can attend both days of the conference [September 28 – 29, 2019] in Islamabad
Does ND2C offer travel and lodging?
Shortlisted participants are required to arrange for their own transport and accommodation. ND2C does not provide or arrange for travel and lodging.
How much do I have to pay?
Zero. Can you believe it? ZERO!
What if I have already bought an ND2C pass?
If you are shortlisted, we’ll give you all your money back within 10 days after the conference. Promise!
Can I bring a friend along?
What! Why? No, unless they’ve bought a pass to the conference.
Can we participate as a team?
Nope. The face-off is between individuals. Prepare to be on your own *muahahaha*.
What does the winner get?
We knew you’d ask. For starters, bragging rights to being the ND2C designer of the year! This title comes with a lot of stardom – interviews, features, and paparazzi! The winner becomes visible to the design world opening many avenues and opportunities. The winner also takes away PKR 50,000 in cash, and other prizes.
What will the design challenge be about?
Oh, well. You will have to be shortlisted to find out.
