Rasheed Akbar

Background

About Rasheed Akbar

I am a New York based artist as well as a New York native who grew up in Harlem and Bronx, NY. I spent my early life being acknowledged for my creativity and artistic ability. I learned to use those traits not just for the aesthetic benefits but as transferable skills. I learned to visualize outcomes and to be flexible and innovative. I am an Illustration and Graphic Designer, I have a focus on character design, vector illustration, branding, and logo design. In addition, I work with motion graphics, character design, web design and publication illustration. I am a lifelong learner who is constantly working to expand my capability and perfect my crafts. I have worked to develop branding and logo solutions for small startup companies including social media personalities, online stores and a brick-and-mortar book store. I enjoy problem solving. I feel it’s the real show of a creative to be able to find solutions for all of the world’s problems and concerns. Skilled in Vector Illustration, Adobe Indesign CC, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and Web Design. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Art/Digital Art from City University of New York City College.