I don't chase trends.
I CHASE CLARITY.
Shahnawaz Shaikh
Visual Designer & Creative Strategist
I'm an award-winning, user-centric designer. I just love amplifying brand stories through smart strategies and heartfelt visuals.
My journey has been rooted in visual storytelling, blending design, strategy, and purpose to create work that connects with people. I’ve worked across visuals, video, and strategy, always driven by curiosity and care.
Some ideas refuse to stay grounded.
So, I'm here!
Think.
Overthink.
Design.
Beyond the Work
Outside of work, you'll usually find me exploring branding systems, studying advertising campaigns, attending creative events, meeting inspiring people, or rebuilding my own portfolio for the tenth time. Curiosity has always been my favorite design tool.
Key Milestones
International Design Award
Honorable Mention. Design that moved beyond the brief and onto the global stage.
SCADDY Awards
3 Gold • 2 Silver. Five wins. One belief: great ideas deserve great execution.
Ahmedabad Int Film Awards
Best Short Film. Where storytelling, direction, and visual craft came together.
Why choose between designer, art director, or strategist
When I'm Doing All
Typography Design
Project Management
Campaign Development
Branding & Identity
Visual Design
Art Direction
Digital Marketing
Creative Strategy
Typography
Design
UX
Design
Shahnawz Shaikh
Visual Designer & Creative Strategist
I’m a user-centric ad designer, I don’t know how not to care. I just love amplifying brand stories through smart strategies and heartfelt visuals.
My journey has been rooted in visual storytelling, blending design, strategy, and purpose to create work that connects with people. I’ve worked across visuals, video, and strategy, always driven by curiosity and care.
The Mission
Creative Head - India
2023 - 2024
AIC GUSEC
Graphic Designer
2022 - 2023
Fibo Media
Webyugg
Advanced Diploma in Graphic & Compositing
2019 - 2020
My Training
SCAD (USA)
Masters in Advertising & Branding
2025 - 2026
MAAC (IND)
Gujarat University (IND)
Bachelor of Science in Animation & VFX
2020 - 2023
Adv. Diploma in Graphic & Compositing
2018 - 2021
Voices from the Experts
Stars don’t shine alone, here’s proof
Judy Salzinger
Advertising Chair Person (SCAD)
Shahnawaz is a master at designing presentations! Every person in the room was anxious to see the presentation!
He never fails to amaze me! Your type-driven layout and design were strong and stood out against the competitors. Everything was very well balanced and consistent. Great job as always!
Director of SCADcares
