Mansation

Illustration from a designer’s POV workshop wrapped up yesterday, and it was honestly such a great experience. So many talented and passionate people in one place, their dedication, curiosity, and enthusiasm were genuinely inspiring. Big thanks to everyone who joined, and thanks to @syncschool for having me. Here’s the live demo illustration + the zoomfie 🤙

In this amazing design workshop with art director & illustrator Ahmed Mansour, you’ll explore what it truly means to use illustration as a functional design tool. Starting from the fundamentals of drawing and visual thinking, you’ll learn how to create purposeful illustrations that support branding, digital products, and communication design. Ahmed Mansour is an Egyptian Art Director and illustrator based in Dubai. He has worked with global brands including Adidas, Burger King, Kia, Hershey’s, Amazon, and Carlsberg. His work focuses on translating ideas into clear, impactful visuals through illustration, lettering, and graphic design, often influenced by culture, storytelling, and humor. In this 3-day workshop you’ll learn all about: - Understanding illustration as a design tool and where it fits across different mediums - How to apply core drawing principles like light, shadow, texture, and simplified anatomy. - Building illustrations from references without copying, using shapes and visual libraries - Creating moodboards that define style, color, and visual direction - Building illustration systems with consistency, grids, and proportions - Developing a personal illustration style and presenting it in your portfolio This workshop is for Beginners-Intermediates. There will be an in-class and after-class assignment and you will receive a certificate upon completion of your workshop. Register now through the link in bio! Dates and timings (Online, Cairo Time): 6th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm 7th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm 13th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm *This workshop is in Arabic/English *You can get a refund maximum 4 days before the course. If you need a refund after that time, your registration will be used as credit for another workshop of your choice. If you have any questions, please send us a message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]

In this amazing design workshop with art director & illustrator Ahmed Mansour, you’ll explore what it truly means to use illustration as a functional design tool. Starting from the fundamentals of drawing and visual thinking, you’ll learn how to create purposeful illustrations that support branding, digital products, and communication design. Ahmed Mansour is an Egyptian Art Director and illustrator based in Dubai. He has worked with global brands including Adidas, Burger King, Kia, Hershey’s, Amazon, and Carlsberg. His work focuses on translating ideas into clear, impactful visuals through illustration, lettering, and graphic design, often influenced by culture, storytelling, and humor. In this 3-day workshop you’ll learn all about: - Understanding illustration as a design tool and where it fits across different mediums - How to apply core drawing principles like light, shadow, texture, and simplified anatomy. - Building illustrations from references without copying, using shapes and visual libraries - Creating moodboards that define style, color, and visual direction - Building illustration systems with consistency, grids, and proportions - Developing a personal illustration style and presenting it in your portfolio This workshop is for Beginners-Intermediates. There will be an in-class and after-class assignment and you will receive a certificate upon completion of your workshop. Register now through the link in bio! Dates and timings (Online, Cairo Time): 6th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm 7th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm 13th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm *This workshop is in Arabic/English *You can get a refund maximum 4 days before the course. If you need a refund after that time, your registration will be used as credit for another workshop of your choice. If you have any questions, please send us a message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]

Old Egyptian inspired stuff I haven’t reposted here… till I drop something new

A throwback 3 years ago when i did these for @burgerking . It was a fun project and i wish more brands are willing to do silly stuff like this.

Coping with being in the middle of a war zone with missiles and bombing sounds everywhere with the only way I know how. I hope we all get through this safely and well.

The idea of Ramadan as a video game–style challenge had been lingering in Ahmed Mansour’s creative mind for some time. Then one day, the Egyptian visual artist came across a song that helped him piece it all together and land on a new graphic concept. It was the ever-popular ‘Ramadan Gana’ tune we all know and love, but this version was an 8-bit Morse code cover. “I had the illustration of a Game Boy concept in my mind,” he tells CairoScene. Within two days, he brought it to life, building a retro-style video game set of graphics themed around the Holy Month. “For me, I look at Ramadan this way, you carry on to get points, which is hasanat,” Mansour explains. “There’s a lot about Ramadan that isn’t that serious; tradition doesn’t have to be serious, we can have fun with it.” Mansour’s nostalgic visuals depict the traditions we both love and loathe, the iftar we swear we’ll attend but never do, the anxiety-laden suhour rush, and, of course, running into people we haven’t seen all year at taraweeh. Each scenario becomes a challenge, rendered in 8-bit and reframing the holy month as both a test and a game, where nostalgia, ritual, and reward collide in pixelated form. For more stories on the artists shaping Egypt’s arts and culture scene head to (link in bio) or download the app. 🖋️ Omar Sherif

I’ve been waiting a long time to post this one! This is Mashare3 Al-Asari — a show inspired by Shark Tank, where creators pitch silly project ideas and try to get a deal from the other investors to win the show. I had the pleasure of working on the art direction for 15 different ideas, packaging, and the show’s logo lockup. It was a lot of fun, and I can’t wait for Season 2. Creators: @mshmekhawy @heshamzakareyaa Special thanks to @malz_artboard for the help on getting the packaging from the concept board to real life! To see all the work i recommend checking the show on youtube!

Ramadan Mubarak everyone! 🌙 Music: Ramadan Gana - 8bit - by Mooscode

Round 2 of the stickers explorations. Some of these are tour suggestions so please keep them coming 🤘

A fan art of Zain, Nour and the cat from the incredible short film @gauze.gobelins . I felt every scene in it, beautifully crafted and you can see the passion in every brush stroke. Go watch it on youtube now!you’ll be as impressed ( and emotional). Directed by @noranfikri and her incredible team!

Back at Cairoprints for the 3rd time and coming in heavy with 5 posters and ton of stickers. Catch them now from Dec 12th at @cairopolitan