Mazhar Hussain

Assistant Professor/In-charge Graphic Design

Academic Degrees

Enrolled to M. A. Art Education Summer 2023. Beaconhouse National University (Current) as an informal visitor

B. A. (Hons.) Graphic design. University of Humberside, Hull. The UK.

Bachelor in Visual Communication Design. National College of Arts.

Academic Appointment

Teaching at IAC since 2018 as Assistant Professor.
Taught at NCA from 2016-18 as Visiting Faculty (Associate Prof.)
Taught at BNU from 2015-18 as a Visiting Faculty (Associate Prof.)
Taught at the University of South Asia as Associate Prof. 2011-12.
Taught at NCA as full-time (contract) Photography. 1996-98

JOINING DATE

07-08-2018

BIOGRAPHY

Mazhar Hussain possesses 23 years of work experience with top ad agencies as Creative Director and Design Head at Red Communication, JWT, Interflow, Evernew Concepts, Blazon, and SB & B.

COURSES TEACHING AT IAC

Communication Design and Method
Graphic Design Studio 1
Mini Thesis and Final Thesis

CONFERENCES, PUBLICATIONS AND JOURNALS

During his advertising career as Design head and creative director, he participated in international workshops: in Sweden, Thailand, Delhi, London, and Malaysia. 2000-2016. Contributed to publications (Synergizer by Synergy Advertising) and Dawn Newspaper’s publication as an advertising and marketing expert. Curated international exhibition at IAC in collaboration with the Dutch Embassy on Andy Warhol 2019

AWARDS AND HONOURS

Won Super award, PASS award, APNS Visual Communication Award (twice). Winner: Global Achievement in Performance for Pakistan – Tetra Pak Finalists: Aurora Awards for Excellence 2005 – Paktel GSM college campaign ACCA-WWF Pakistan Environment Reporting Award 2005 – Tetra Pak Finalists: Aurora Awards for Excellence 2004 – Doodh Aur Kya Best Sustainability Report Design Award (Tetra Pak). 2004 PAA Super Award 2005 (TV Commercial) – Tetra Pak Finalists: Aurora Awards for Excellence 2004 – Paktel GSM launch Lead Design Award by Tetra Pak, Stockholm, Sweden. 2004 Northern Dairies Education Award. Hull, UK. 2003 Distinction in the animated film “A Tale Within” University of Humberside. Hull. Uk Distinction on “Art On Wheels” VCD Thesis at NCA. Dec. 1989.