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About

Hello! I'm Shahma, a multidisciplinary artist and designer moving at the intersection of culture, emotion, and design.
My practice is guided by a philosophy I call Plain Bridge Reverence: the belief that creativity is both a grounding force and a bridge between people, shaped by discipline, grit,
and a deep reverence for the stories we carry.

With 5 years of experience in creative direction and design,
I'm drawn to crafting experiences that move people, the kind that leave an echo, shift a perspective, or hold a moment still.

Shahma profile

Freelance: Open

Commission: Open

Services:

Advertising

Brand Identity

Strategy

Creative Direction

Concepting

Art Direction

Design

Social Content

Production

Film & Video

Motion Graphics

Illustration

Interactive

UI / UX Design

Web Development

Event Management

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Track

EXHIBITIONS

  • • OUROBOROS_v:init (2026, Singapore) // Exhibiting Artist & Researcher
    Neuro-interactive BCI installation and research paper presented at the International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) and the ADM Graduation Show Altered Variables.
  • • Beyond the Screens (2025, Austria) // Art Director
    Led visual direction and branding for the exhibition at the prestigious Ars Electronica Festival.
  • • One and Three Books: Paper Theatres (2025-26, Netherlands) // Author
    International exhibition featuring a custom, handcrafted 3D carousel book.

RECOGNITIONS

  • • NTU President Research Scholar (AY2024-25 & AY2025-26)Issued by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | Awarded for outstanding undergraduate research excellence.
  • • Merit Winner — OVOL Creative Design Awards 2025Recognized for exceptional creative execution and design concept.
  • • Cover Design Winner — NTU Pioneer Road Journal 2025Selected winning cover design for the university publication.

EXPERIENCE

• Group X
// Creative Designer (Dec '25 — Present)// Stage Manager (Sep '25 — Present)// Event Assistant (Aug '23 — Aug '25)
• Just Keep Thinking
// Exhibition Operations Assistant (Aug '25 — Present)// Creative Intern (May '25 — Jul '25)
• NTU / NTU RIEO
// Undergraduate Researcher (Aug '24 — Jun '26)// Visual Designer (Apr '25 — May '25)
• NTU ADM
// ADM Gallery Assistant (Nov '22 — Mar '26)// Creative Designer (Sep '25 — Jan '26)// ADM Student Ambassador (Feb '24 — Dec '25)
• National Arts Council
// Visitor Experience Executive (Jan '26 — Jan '26)
• Ars Electronica
// Art Director (Jul '25 — Sep '25)
• Nanyang Business School
// Graphic Designer (Feb '25 — Jul '25)
• EV Dance
// Graphic Designer (Jan '25 — Jul '25)

EDUCATION

  • • Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Design Art (Visual Communication & Interactive Media)
    Nanyang undergraduate Research Singapore (Aug 2022 – Jul 2026)
  • • Exchange programme, Cross culture Communication, German Language
    University of Stuttgart, Germany (Jul 2024 – Jul 2024)
  • • High School Diploma, Business/Commerce, General
    Ibn al Hytham Islamic School, Bahrain (Mar 2019 – Jul 2021)
Fuel

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