Ghadi Karkabi
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Macromedia
Biography
I’m a Graphic, Web & 2D Motion Designer, married and father of two little boys. I have a huge passion for astronomy, science, technology, movies and video games. I’ve been a part-time university teacher for 11 years and a freelance graphic/web designer & 2D animator for 20 years. I also have a passion for game design (I designed & animated a couple of basic 2D Flash games between 2008 and 2011).
Skills
Roles
- Mastery
Software
- Mastery
- Mastery
- Mastery
- Mastery
Other Skills
- Mastery
- Mastery
Work Experience
2009 – 2020
Teacher
IUL University (Lebanon, Al Wardania Campus)
I teach Graphic, Web & 2D Animation courses, and supervise students' final senior projects. I'm also a jury member of the final senior projects.
2000 – 2020
Graphic, Web & Motion Designer
Freelancer (Lebanon, Jeita)
I worked as a freelance Graphic, Web & Motion Designer for clients in Lebanon.
2009 – 2020
Teacher
AUL University (Lebanon, Kaslik Campus)
I teach Graphic, Web & 2D Animation courses, and supervise students' final senior projects. I'm also a jury member of the final senior projects.
2016 – 2019
Co-Founder / Chief Design Officer
Foliower (Startup company) (Lebanon, Beirut)
I co-founded Foliower with 2 other partners and acted as the Chief Design Officer. I created the name, designed the full corporate identity and the website. I also designed & animated Foliower's ads.
2010 – 2014
Teacher
Lebanese Canadian University (Lebanon, Antoura Campus)
I teach Graphic, Web & 2D Animation courses, and supervise students' final senior projects. I'm also a jury member of the final senior projects.
2007 – 2009
Teacher
American Universal College (AUC) (Lebanon, Sin el Fil)
I taught Adobe Flash courses (Interactive animations & web design)
2009 – 2009
Senior Motion Designer
Impact BBDO (Lebanon, Beirut - Clemenceau)
I designed & animated online ads and websites, and also supervised the design & programming phases of websites.
2008 – 2009
Senior - Editor
C Magazine (Lebanon & Egypt)
I wrote articles about movies and their online presence (websites, trailers, technology used, etc.)
Education
Present day
M.A.
Notre Dame University
Design
(thesis in progress)
2004 – 2009
BS
Lebanese American University
Graphic Design & Digital Media
I hold a BS degree in Graphic Design (with an emphasis in Digital Media).