DESIGNING EXPERIENCES • BUILDING BRANDS • CREATING MOTION
AHMED
I’m Ali Shaanem Ahmed — a multidisciplinary designer creating thoughtful digital experiences through UI/UX, branding, motion, and visual storytelling.
SCROLL
I’m a multidisciplinary designer with a background in both technology and visual communication. Although my professional role has been in ICT, I’ve spent much of my career leading and delivering creative work. Starting from designing digital products and user interfaces to branding, motion graphics, editorial publications, and large scale visual campaigns.
Design is where I do my best work. I enjoy transforming ideas and complex problems into experiences that are intuitive, visually engaging, and meaningful. Whether I’m designing a mobile application, creating a brand identity, producing a publication, or animating a user interface.
Design
Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
Motion
Adobe After Effects, Lottie Animation
UI/UX
Wireframing, Prototyping and Design Systems
ICT Officer
Fuvahmulah City Council
2022 — Present
Lead the design and development of visual communication materials and digital user experiences for council initiatives, ranging from Motion, Graphics and Digital Design
Assistant Council Officer
Fuvahmulah City Council
2017 — 2022
Designed promotional campaigns, publications, event branding, signage, and materials for council programs while ensuring consistent visual communication across print and digital media.
Art Director
Maldives My Islands
2025 — Present
Lead the visual direction and creative execution of Maldives My Islands publications. Design and produce editorial layouts for magazines, booklets, and print publications using Adobe InDesign.
Freelance Graphic & Motion Designer
Self-Employed
2020 — Present
Designed brand identities, logos, and visual communication materials for businesses and organizations.
Associate Degree in Information Technology
Maldives Business School, Maldives
2026
Strengthened knowledge of information technology, systems, networking, and software fundamentals while developing a practical understanding of how digital products are built and maintained.
Bachelor of Business Management
Zikura International College, Maldives
2016
Developed a strong foundation in business strategy, communication, project management, and organizational operations, providing valuable context for designing solutions.
Looking to start a project? Feel free to contact me.
Fuvahmulah City, Maldives