Nazeem, a Vancouver-based graphic designer, brings over a decade of expertise in printing, pre-press, and print production. Having led large-scale digital printing projects and managed production teams, he now embraces a beginner's mindset in design school, exploring conceptual design with enthusiasm. As Nazeem navigates through his last quarter in school, he eagerly anticipates graduating with a unique blend of design theory and practical printing industry expertise, ready to make valuable contributions to the creative field... more
AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS
2024 RGD Student Award
Award winner for Social Good Design
Honourable Mention for Brand Design
Honourable Mention for Packaging Series
Honourable Mention for Placemaking Design
2024 DesCan Salazar Award for Print & Design
2024 Applied Arts Student Award for Brand Identity Design program
MY CREATIVE JOURNEY
I am creative adventurer hailing from the scenic island of Mauritius.
Back in 2007, I was on a scholarship rollercoaster, pursuing design dreams at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Unfortunately, the recession gatecrashed the party, sending me back to Mauritius in 2009.
In 2011, and I took the plunge, launching a digital printing company with a focus on outdoor advertising. My one-man show evolved into a 10-employee sensation, becoming a major player in the outdoor advertising ring in Mauritius.
In 2023, armed with the unwavering support of my family, I’ve embarked on an exciting chapter. I find myself at LaSalle College in Vancouver, Canada. Returning to the student life after a professional decade might sound like a challenge, but I’m tackling it with the enthusiasm of a rookie. As the advertising and design industries undergo swift transformations, I aspire to emerge with a unique college degree bridging professional experience and academic theory.
You’ll discover in this online portfolio my versatile design skills - from branding, editorial, to packaging, and typographic. I also enjoy creating my own illustrations and photography.
Where I see myself in the near future: A designer crafting fun branding and packaging. An entrepreneur, diving back into the printing whirlwind. A fun educator, sparking creativity and inspire the next-gen talents! For now I am keeping all the doors open.