Brand Identity Designer & Strategist — Swat Valley, PK

Putting a dent in
design culture

I'm Arbaz K. Yousafzay. I build strategy-first brand identities that make businesses look sharp, sell more, and stay unforgettable. 11+ years, 120+ clients across Asia, MENA, the US, and Europe.

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Profile — (01)

I turn businesses into brands.

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Arbaz K. Yousafzay

Hi, I'm Arbaz — a designer, strategist, and creative director.

Over 11 years across fashion, beauty, education, and tech. I build identities from the ground up, direct creative teams, and ship campaigns across print, digital, social, and packaging.

Every project starts with strategy. I dig into your audience, your market, and the one thing that sets you apart long before a pixel lands. What you get is an identity that is distinctive, consistent, and built to scale with you.

I have launched brands across Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, the US, and Europe. Premium craft, delivered on time, that has helped clients grow into serious revenue.

Brand Strategy Creative Direction Visual Identity Systems Typography Illustration Art Direction

Education

Bachelors in Business Administration, Marketing Bahria University Islamabad · 2018 to 2023

Coursework in Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Research, International Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Project Management. Director of Graphics for the UNICEF HULT Prize.

Certification in Social Media Management PashtoScoop

Experience

Creative Director · BPC CompanyIslamabad · Dec 2024 to Present

Leading the brand and creative function across two offices for a premium building systems and interiors company.

Illustrator · Zenith Learning GroupSingapore, Remote · Nov 2022 to Jul 2024

Produced 4,000+ illustrations for a premium EdTech platform with a consistent visual language at scale.

Co-Founder & Creative Lead · Orzal Creative StudioMingora · Jul 2022 to Dec 2023

Led a 12 member creative team delivering branding and design for clients across retail and hospitality.

Founder & Brand Director · ShawlpurMingora · Oct 2021 to Dec 2023

Built a fashion brand from the ground up, achieving 50% ROI in the first season with zero paid ads.

Brand Manager · Rebel X PoetryIslamabad · Mar 2018 to Aug 2021

Grew the audience past 10,000 followers and generated 250K+ organic engagements.

A few of the names I've worked with

BPC Company
BPC Company
The Smile Designers
Smile Designers
Outlander
Outlander
AT Associates
AT Associates
Bashir Kay Fries
Bashir Kay Fries
APC International
APC International
UNICEF
UNICEF
HULT Prize
HULT Prize
Selected Work — (02)

Brands I've shaped from strategy to launch.

A handful of identities where positioning and craft turned into measurable results.

Capabilities — (03)

Everything your brand needs. Nothing it doesn't.

01

Brand Strategy

Positioning, audience research, and messaging that give your brand a clear direction.

02

Logo Design

Distinctive marks that work everywhere, from favicon to billboard.

03

Visual Identity Systems

Complete systems of color, type, and imagery that make you instantly recognizable.

04

Rebranding

Refreshes that honor your equity while repositioning you for what's next.

05

Poster Design

Bold visuals for campaigns, events, and launches.

06

Social Ad Creatives

Scroll-stopping content engineered for engagement and conversion.

07

Social Media Management

Strategy, design, and growth that turn followers into customers.

08

Web Design

Clean, conversion-focused websites that extend your identity online.

How I Work — (04)

A proven path from first conversation to launch.

[01]

Discover

Deep dive into your business, audience, competitors, and goals.

[02]

Define

Distill findings into positioning and a creative direction we both believe in.

[03]

Design

Craft the identity with structured feedback rounds.

[04]

Deliver

Polished files, guidelines, and support for a flawless launch.

Testimonials — (05)

Words from the founders I've worked with.

★★★★★

"Arbaz built our entire brand presence from the ground up, and it has been central to earning over 50 million in revenue. More than once, clients told us they looked us up after a meeting, and it was our branding and online presence that convinced them to close the deal."

Nasir BukhariCEO, BPC Company
★★★★★

"Arbaz handled my branding project with great creativity, dedication, and attention to detail. From understanding my vision to turning it into a strong visual identity, he delivered work that truly exceeded my expectations. He is not just a great designer, he is someone you can rely on."

Waleed JamshaidFounder, Al-Kasib
★★★★★

"Arbaz understood our firm's positioning right away and delivered an identity that felt both professional and modern. The whole team loved the work, and we already have another project lined up for him."

Talha KhanCOO, AT Associates
★★★★★

"The new logo for my brand is elegant and timeless, and will reflect my brand for years to come. You showed it across many visual platforms, making it super easy to visualise the end result. The whole experience was amazing. You definitely understood my brief."

Asad AnsariFounder, Outlander
★★★★★

"Our special thanks to Mr Arbaz for doing a great job on the project. We applaud your creativity and sincerity for our salon branding, and we hope to work more with you."

Laleen's TeamLaleen Beauty Salon, Qatar
Get in Touch — (06)

Let's build your brand.

Tell me what you're working on. Strategy session first, pixels second. I usually reply within 24 hours.

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