THOUGHTFUL, STRATEGIC DESIGN FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT MORE

GLOBALLY RECOGNISED FOR AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS!

selectED project WORK

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A BIT ABOUT ME

I'm Abu-Bakr, an award-winning brand designer and creative strategist rooted in East London. I work with food, beauty, and fashion brands that prioritise growth, clarity, and genuine connections.

I love being able to work with clients who are either local to my area or are on a global level. My goal with each project I take on is to put my heart and soul into it. When I work with clients on projects, I aim to truly connect with them, understand their story and vision so that we can both build something memorable, engaging, and emotionally driven

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What I BUILD WITH YOU

I create bold, thoughtful brand identities that help businesses in the UK and around the world share clear, memorable stories and connect with their audiences.

I examine each client's market and values, design visual systems, logos, typography, colors, and supporting graphics, and develop practical brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints.

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A person with short dark hair and glasses sitting at a white desk working on a laptop in a room decorated with colorful posters and paper notices on the walls.

HOW I WORK:

I believe the best branding comes from understanding people first. That's why I take the time to learn about your business, your goals, and the story behind what you're building. From strategy through to the final visuals, every decision is made with purpose to create something that feels authentic, memorable, and uniquely yours.

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WhY WORK WITH ME?

I see every project as a partnership, not a transaction. My goal is to understand what makes your business unique and turn that into a brand that feels authentic, memorable, and built for the people you want to reach.

Trusted by the awesome people from Adobe, Made by Analogue, Avalon Insights, WeNetwork, and Westminster Students Union!

MY BRAND DESIGN Packages

TRUSTED BY PEOPLE LOCALLY AND WORLDWIDE

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Grid of various logos and graphics featuring brands and designs with a red, black, and white color scheme, including logos for Adobe, WSU, Avalon Insights, LYRA, Naeven, Tuition Republic, ZAXX, FEAT, Pure.Oud, and Munch Mania.

THEIR WORDS, NOT MINE

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“Abu-Bakr quickly delivered a range of strong concepts that perfectly matched our brief and brand direction. His communication was excellent throughout, and his reliability and attention to detail made the project a pleasure to work on.”

Holly Sondhi, In-House Designer & Consultant

LYRA Modest

LYRA MODEST

Digital menu board displaying three burgers: The Double Smash, The Nashville Chicken Burger, and The Collider, with descriptions and prices, alongside a Munch Mania logo.

“I worked with Abu Bakr on the graphics design for our newly established chicken shop. He quickly understood what we were trying to do with our brand and did a fantastic job in delivering clean, brand-oriented, eye-catching designs. He pays great attention to detail and goes above & beyond to ensure the designs are impressive. I’ve since worked with him on other projects and hope to continue working with him. Highly recommended!”

Amr, Co-Founder

Munch Mania

MUNCH MANIA

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“Having worked closely with him, I have seen his openness to learning and his eagerness to explore innovative ideas. Abu Bakr’s proactive attitude and collaborative nature make him a valuable asset to any team. I highly recommend him for any opportunity where creativity and a growth mindset are valued.”

Raneem Wael, Director

LEMMNS Studio

LEMMNS STUDIO

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My team commissioned Abu-Bakr to design a custom keychain for the Adobe community. From our very first exchange, Abu-Bakr brought a level of polished professionalism and clarity that made the whole process easy. His communication was consistently proactive, respectful, and clear. It was obvious how much care and attention to detail went into every concept and iteration.

What stood out most was Abu-Bakr's ability to take an abstract idea and translate it into a tangible concept that's creative, fun, relatable, and on-brand. He merges out-of-the-box creative thinking with strategic systems that deliver results. Originally, we were only looking for one design, but we adjusted his contract mid-way through the project because we simply couldn't choose between the ideas he brought to the table. Abu-Bakr’s very open and receptive to feedback, but required very little from us to complete this project.

Our team couldn't be more thrilled with his work and the final product. I'd recommend Abu-Bakr without hesitation to anyone looking for a designer who combines strong creative instincts with the communication and reliability to back it up.

Katherine Chiu, Program Manager at Adobe

Adobe

ADOBE

SOME FUN LIL’ UPDATES

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So… I Work With Adobe Now?!

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MY 10TH AWARD THIS YEAR?!

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We Made The Global Top 30?!

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Apparently I Do Public Speaking Now

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HOW A FAKE PROJECT GOT ME HIRED BY ADOBE

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Two white poster boards with the Adobe Next campus leaders schedule and welcome message, displayed on wooden easels in an indoor hallway with concrete wall and a decorative ceiling.

THE START OF MY ADOBE NEXT JOURNEY :)

LET’S WORK TOGETHER!

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