About
Hi, my name is Sultan Naser Shalakhti and I am the founder of ‘Paradox design Blog’. On this website you will find my personal graphic design portfolio (My design services are currently available for hire), as well as a blog on the main subject of graphic design which provides free graphic design tips, articles & resources on all subjects of design, ranging from, but not limited to; print design, logo design, web design, branding, typography, advertising & more soon.
I am self-employed as a graphic designer, specializing in the fields of corporate identity (logo) design, web design, print design and branding with the majority of my time spent designing and implementing marketing promotions for businesses such as logos, websites, letterhead, business cards, packaging and more.
In Octobers 2007, I moved from Amman, Jordan to Irbid City, Jordan to begin full time study and work at Yarmouk University, I still managed to do freelance design on the side during this time — commitment or addiction.
After my 2 years stint at Yarmouk, I moved on to work at Super Maneuver co., a design company based in Amman, Jordan where I currently preside as a permanent part time freelancer, continuing to work with Fortune 10 brands.
THE BACKGROUND
I hold a Bachelor of Visual Communication (Graphic Design Major) from The Yarmouk University, Irbid with a Dean’s Recommendation of Honours. Although I am just 22 years of age, I’ve have had multitude of experience, gaining my first freelance design job at the age of 16 – since then I have never turned back…
My life is design, I love it and I surround myself in it every day.
I am:
1. Passionate (I absolutely love what I do)
2. Enthusiastic (I want to learn)
3. Sceptical (I think critically)
4. Focused (I have the right attitude)
I also love to travel and have had the pleasure of exploring 14 Cities of Jordan and 5 other countries .
When I’m not looking at a computer screen you will find me on my Mobil or at the beach, traveling, Blessing or listening to music – maybe even all at once.
THE BLOG
Paradox design was launched in December 2009 as my design business and also as a graphic design blog. The blog focuses on all areas of design and creativity, ranging from but not limited to; graphic design, logo design, web design, advertising, branding, typography, designers, blogging, resources, my work, photography, colour, marketing, social media, user experience and more. Quite varied, however the underlying focus is design!
THE BUSINESS
SultanGFX is a growing graphic design company serving unique people like yourself and businesses across the world.
Based in Amman City (though founded in Irbid, Jordan), I strive to give my clients the most superior and cost efficient solutions in this vastly competitive market. I specialise in areas such as logo design, corporate identity design, branding, web design, print design (ie. letterhead, business cards, posters, CD covers, book covers, etc.) and also dwell into many other areas such as photography and art.
I believe that quality is the one article of trade which cannot be compromised and this is clearly seen in my work, giving my clients the satisfaction they deserve. Don’t just take my word for it.
My work & writing can also be seen on numerous leading websites:
crowdspring , DesignTaxi, VectorTuts, Layers Magazine, Freelance Switch, Logo Moose, FavUp, Creative Pool, David Airey, Freelance Folder, Creaticca, Most Inspired, Creative Curio, My Ink Blog, Design Informer, CSS Collection, Daily Slurp, CSS Based, LoopPress, Logo Pond, W3C Sites, CSS Leak, CSS Clip, BlogPond, Layers TV, CSS Creme, Design Flavr, Logo From Dreams, Web Designer Depot, Inspiredology, The Design Inspiration, and many more.
As previously mentioned, I hold a Bachelor of Visual Communication (Graphic Design Major) from The Yarmouk University, Irbid, Amman with a Dean’s Recommendation of Honours.
Subjects Studied: Advanced English, Design & Technology, Business Studies, Information Technology, Design Elements, Design Professional Studies, Illustration and Ideas, Contexts of Design & Technology, The Design Process, Design Issues, Professional Practice For Designers, Visual Communication Imaging, Media Production, Visual Communication Forms and Functions, Photomedia, Graphic Design, Studio Photography, Experimental Drawing, Photo Imaging, New Media, Audio and Video Production, Visual Communication Technology Principles 1 & 2, Typography, Design for Advertising, Animation and Multimedia and more .
Achievements & Press
- Member of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals)
- I participate in the Design4Kids program that helps underprivileged teens in developing countries become successful designers.
- Named #18 blogger in the world under 21 in May 2009.
- Listed in How Magazines Top 10 Sites For Designers for August 2010.
- Featured Designer for John Wiley & Son’s book Photoshop For Right Brainers.
- 2007/2012 Recommended from Yarmouk University .
