We collaborated with the team at AKQA and Volvo Cars to develop an extraordinarily elegant set of films to launch Volvo Cars’ most advanced SUV to date – the Volvo EX90. With its innovative features, the Volvo EX90 is a truly revolutionary car, able to continuously improve and adapt itself to the driver over time. The films usher in this new era for Volvo Cars, while exploring its pioneering design.
Roles & Responsibilities
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- Concept,
- Ideation,
- Lighting & Lookdev,
- R&D,
- Animation,
- C4D,
- Octane.
Pairing his design background with technical prowess, Abdul takes a concept-driven approach to visual storytelling. guiding projects from conception through to final execution. Although he currently Specialises in CG, simulation and Houdini, he still draws on a decade of experience across many creative disciplines—taking a holistic approach to his work. His process that is forward-looking and exploratory—aiming to pair the strength of an idea with tasteful, meticulous execution. Though dedicated to his craft, Abdul places meaningful relationships, collaboration, and good vibes at the heart of his practice.
Capabilities
Lead Houdini Artist, Art Direction, Lighting & Lookdev, Animation, Motion Design, Typography.
Selected Clients
Apple, Balenciaga, Prada, Fender, Volvo, CocaCola, Playstation, Google, Harrods, EASports, Reeses, Volvo, McDonalds, Adidas, Formula1, Magnum, Bang&Olufsen, Channel4, BFI, GiffGaff, Arc'teryx, Adobe, Magnum, Pepsi, CalvinKlien, Lancôme, Bvlgari, Nike.
Recognition
Stash Media×2, MindsparkleMag, Behance×4, Motionographer×3, CreativeReview, The Drum, ItsNiceThat×4, DesignMuseum, ShowStudio.
BA Graphic Design—First Class Honours (93%)
Awarded 'Best in Show' at Third Year Degree Show.
Awarded 'Best in Show' at Third Year Degree Show.
Awarded Membership to ISTD (International Society of Typographic Designers)
Professional organisation establishing benchmarks for typographic excellence. Awarded to practising designers who demonstrate, through the quality of their work, commitment to achieving the highest possible standard of visual communication.
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