Designs that feel like old friends.

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Selected Projects

A little collection of ideas I've helped come to life.

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A Bit About Me

Portrait of Safa Ali
✦ est. 2001

Hi, I’m Safa — a graphic designer who believes great brands should feel alive, not just pretty.

My sweet spot is shaping brand identities and illustrations that balance creativity with strategy. I love helping ideas become memorable.

When I’m not poking pixels, you’ll usually find me reading, trying a new hobby, or learning another language.

10+years designing
7+brands shaped
whimsy
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What I Know

The tools and approaches I bring to every project.

Branding

Unique, memorable visual identities that capture the soul of a brand.

Collaboration

Adaptable to work with a team and clients of all kinds to make visions into reality.

Social Media

Developing engaging, shareable content that boosts presence, engagement and conversion.

Software

Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canva and VS Code

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Let’s make some magic.

Have a vision? I’d love to see what we can create together.

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2026

Car Wars

Car Wars is an automotive call management platform. For this brand, I created various digital and print assets, including social posts, eBooks, landing pages, filming and editing video content, flyers, and conference booth collateral. Landing pages were to host webinars, blogs, quarterly/seasonal promotions, competitions, provide helpful resources and the events the company would be attending.

Role

Junior Graphic Designer

Teams

Marketing, product, executive leadership, sales, and developers.

Challenges Solved

Translated messaging, product and event promotions into clean, modern visuals that supported engagement and lead conversion.

Other Projects

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2025

Sugar Sensations

I was approached to create a complete brand identity that would stand out in the competitive confectionery market. The goal was to create a brand that evokes joy, indulgence, and premium quality while appealing to all demographics and sweet teeth. Through vibrant colors and playful illustrations, we captured the various concepts and goals for the brand.

Role

Graphic Designer

Teams

Creative Art Director and Brand Partners

Challenges Solved

Combined concepts from the multiple brand partners to create a cohesive and appealing brand that is both premium and playful.

Other Projects

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2024

Taco Fever

This was a case study where I built the entire brand identity for an upcoming taqueria business. The goal was to merge vibrant energy with authentic Mexican culture, creating a visual identity that feels both modern and rooted in tradition.

Role

Graphic Designer

Teams

Art Director

Challenges Solved

Built a vibrant and authentic brand identity fusing traditional design aesthetics with modern marketing strategies.

Other Projects

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2023

Brick Lumber Love

For this project, I was asked to design a logo and build the brand guidelines for a real estate company. The identity needed to convey stability, trust, and craftsmanship—qualities that reflect both the real estate industry and the literal meaning behind the brand's name.

Role

Graphic Designer

Teams

Creative Director and Client.

Challenges Solved

Balanced approachable warmth with professional polish for a real estate brand that needed to feel memorable and reliable.

Other Projects

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2023

NexGen

I was commissioned to develop the brand identity and guidelines for a property investment company. The challenge was to create a visual language that feels forward-thinking and sophisticated while still conveying reliability and stability.

Role

Graphic Designer

Teams

Creative Art Director, Leadership, and Client

Challenges Solved

Develop a brand identity that communicates dependability and stability while feeling sophisticated and modern.

Other Projects

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2022

Ice Bags

The client sells ice bags in convenience stores and wanted a unique design that would help them stand out amongst others. The packaging needed to catch the eye in a crowded freezer aisle while clearly communicating the product's purpose.

Role

Graphic Designer

Teams

Creative Art Director and Client

Challenges Solved

Designed a standout presence with a fresh and modern feeling, clearly communicating the product.

Other Projects

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2022

Equinedge

Equinedge operates as an AI-driven platform that conducts real-time analysis of historical performance data for horses in North America. The platform is dedicated to developing advanced prediction metrics and setting new standards in the horse racing industry.

Role

Graphic Designer

Teams

Creative Director and Client

Challenges Solved

Translated technical AI positioning into a polished identity that feels confident, modern, and easy to understand.

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