Event Description

Following the success of the first edition of the Graphic Festival, we had to keep the momentum going and open new doors for creative specialties that shape the future of designers.  
We organized the second edition of the Graphic Festival to elevate professionalism and deliver practical content rooted in the expertise of industry leaders, all amidst a large turnout of passionate young learners eager to grow.

In this edition, we focused on new, in-demand specialties in the market:  

• Animation 
• Visual Effects
• Logo Design

We were joined by an exceptional group of speakers, each with a strong footprint in their field:

Ahmed Abdel Rahman (Visual Effects Instructor, Founder of Gfxacademy, Lecturer at TV Institute)
Delivered a comprehensive session on:  

• The Path: The first step in choosing a specialization, navigating market exploitation, and building a professional reputation.  
• Market Trends: An analysis of current motion design trends and how to blend different design schools to stay ahead.  
• Training and Preparation: The importance of post-event workshops and how to create competitive work and build a real portfolio in a short time.  
• Experiences: Shared real-life experiences, along with key advice for beginners facing potential challenges.

Abdullah Abbas (Senior Logo Designer, Freelancer)
With over 7 years of experience in graphic design and logo creation, he delivered a professional session on:  

• Types of logos (Logo Type, Negative Space, Logo Icons)  
• The concept of grid systems in logo design  
• The significance of colors in logos  
• How to present your work professionally in a presentation

Amjad Abdel Mohsen (Head of Animation at Falak Creative Solutions, Graduate of the Higher Institute of Cinema – Animation Department)  
Director of 5 short films and contributor to dozens of well-known projects in cinema, advertising, and television. He presented an enriching session on:  

• The eye and the camera  
• Persistence of Vision  
• Different types of animation  
• 2D animation techniques  
• Using animation in games  
• Fundamental rules and principles of animation  

As usual, after the day concluded, we launched the specialized workshop phase for each festival topic, which saw significant attendance and high engagement from participants.

The Graphic Festival is more than just an event—  
It’s an evolving educational movement, growing with each edition, and a community expanding day by day to create a new generation of professional designers.