MAHAD
DIRIYE
mdmahad@gmail.com
Hi, I’m Mahad Diriye, also known as Aces. I’m a junior graphic designer with a passion for film, storytelling, and creative expression.
Outside of design, I work part-time as a chef and enjoy writing, both of which help shape my creativity and perspective.
I’m inspired by cinema, modern media, and visual culture, and I aim to bring that influence into every project I create.
Mahad Diriye
Graphic & Interactive Media Designer
ArtHouse
Brand Identity Development Brand Marketing Visual Storytelling Digital Design UX/UI Design
Arthouse is a conceptual brand identity for an independent movie theatre dedicated to showcasing indie films and fostering film culture. The project involved developing a complete visual system, including logo design, promotional materials, and branded theatre assets, creating a cinematic experience that reflects the creativity and storytelling of independent cinema.
NENIO - LOOKBOOK
Look Book Magazine Editorial Photography
NENIO is a fashion editorial project focused on creating a bold and contemporary visual identity for a modern clothing brand. Through a curated lookbook, promotional materials, and environmental advertising mockups, the project explores typography, photography, and layout design to communicate a sleek, trend-driven aesthetic while showcasing the brand’s distinctive style and personality.
PRATT NORMAN LLP
Brand & Identity Design Brand Development Letterhead/Logo Design
Pratt Norman LLP is a conceptual branding project for a law firm specializing in film, television, and media law. The identity combines cinematic elements with professional legal branding, using a film reel-inspired logo and a refined blue-and-gold colour palette to represent trust, creativity, and expertise. Through signage, stationery, and environmental mockups, the project demonstrates how a modern law firm can establish a strong presence within the entertainment industry.
MICHAEL - STORY DEVELOPMENT
Netflix Campaign Concept Visual Identity & Storytelling Art Direction & Development Social Media Marketing
MICHAEL is a Netflix series concept exploring a post-apocalyptic world controlled by machines. This project focused on developing the show's visual identity through character design, world-building, marketing materials, and promotional storyboards, using a cinematic red-and-black aesthetic inspired by dystopian sci-fi.
Magis
Gaming Brand Design Identity Design Entertainment Branding Marketing & Promotional Design
MAGIS is a branding and identity project for a fictional video game company behind a DIY car manufacturing and racing game. The project focused on creating a bold, performance-driven visual identity through logo design, merchandise, gaming peripherals, and promotional mockups, capturing the excitement of customization, engineering, and competitive racing. The red-and-black aesthetic reinforces the brand’s high-energy, industrial-inspired personality and appeal to racing enthusiasts.
Design Proposal - NikexOVOxRaptors
Concept Design Packaging Design Product Marketing Brand Identity
This design proposal reimagines a collaborative Nike footwear release between OVO and the Toronto Raptors through a premium packaging experience. The project focused on creating limited-edition shoe box concepts that combine the luxury aesthetic of OVO, the athletic heritage of Nike, and the cultural identity of the Raptors, resulting in a cohesive collection of high-end packaging designs.
Duval
Digital Design Branding and Identity UX/UI Design Visual Design Wireframing & Prototyping
Duval Pet Grooming is a website design project created to promote a subscription-based pet grooming service through a clean, engaging, and user-friendly digital experience. The project progressed from hand-drawn sketches and wireframes to a fully realized high-fidelity website, combining playful pet-focused branding, clear information hierarchy, and strategic calls-to-action to encourage customer engagement and subscriptions.
Boy Cried Wolf
Boy Cried Wolf is a motion graphics project centered on the creation of a rolling credit sequence for a short film. The project focused on designing a visually engaging opening and end-credit experience that reflects the film’s themes of guilt, secrecy, and emotional conflict.
Motion Graphic Design Visual Storytelling Post-Production Design Film & Television Graphics
Adventure Air
AdventureAir is a series of five high-fidelity homepage concepts created for AdventureAir, an adventure-focused airline brand targeting travel-driven millennials. This project explored different approaches to visual hierarchy, typography, and destination imagery to create engaging above-the-fold experiences that inspire exploration and encourage users to book their next adventure.
Digital Design Branding and Identity UX/UI Design Street Photography
Brogue
Motion Graphics Digital Marketing Character Design Creative Direction Visual Storytelling Marketing & Advertising
The design for Brogue was created to reflect the sophistication, professionalism, and timeless style associated with a fictional men’s dress shoes. The overall visual identity combines modern motion graphics with classic fashion aesthetics to appeal to a stylish and professional male audience.
Cohen Original
Brand Development Logo Creation Label Design Packaging Design Product Mockup Print Design
Cohen's Original is a fictional branding and packaging design project created for a premium jerk spice rub product. The objective was to develop a distinctive brand identity, including a custom logo and product packaging system that communicates bold flavour, authenticity, and shelf appeal.
AcesVisuals Productions
Brand Development Video Editing Logo Creation Creative Direction Social Media Marketing Video Production
In the Reel Podcast is a film and entertainment podcast co-hosted by two passionate movie fans, exploring everything from film and television reviews to casting news, industry developments, fan theories, and behind-the-scenes studio politics. The brand was developed to create a recognizable and engaging identity that appeals to both casual viewers and dedicated cinephiles. This project included logo design, visual branding, social media assets, YouTube channel graphics, and promotional materials, establishing a cohesive presence across digital platforms while supporting the podcast’s goal of building an interactive community through discussions, debates, games, and audience engagement.
Client List
Creative Direction, Video Production/Editing
2025
Agile Scrubs
Social Media Marketing, 2022
AcesVisuals Production
Hibo’s Catering
Brand Development, Creative Direction, Marketing,
2022
Brand Development, 2025
In The Reel Podcast