Ali Abbas Jafri

Creative Director + CGI/VFX Artist

Designing the small details that matter.

I design interfaces, identities and systems that make complex things feel simple. Replace this line with a short statement about your focus and where you're based.

Projects

3 selected
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Transit App Redesign

Rebuilt trip planning for a city transit agency, cutting steps to buy a ticket from seven to three.

UXMobile2026
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Harvest Co. Brand Identity

Logo, type system and packaging for a regional food co-op, applied across 40+ products.

BrandingPackaging2025
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Atlas Design System

Component library and tokens shared by four product teams, documented in Figma and code.

SystemsFigma2024

Certificates, Courses & Awards

Certificates

  • Fashion Design ManagementeCornell
  • Footwear Design and Development CertificateLasell University
  • 3D Printing Wearable FootwearFootwearology
  • Character Creation for Film/CinematicsCGMA
  • Intro to MayaCGMA
  • Intro to Unreal EngineRebelway
  • Compositing in NukeRebelway
  • Houdini FundamentalsRebelway
  • Animation for DesignersThe Futur
  • Concept ArtMotion Design School
  • Modern Motion Vol. 1Motion Design School

Courses

  • Interaction Design Specialization2024UC San Diego
  • Typography in Practice2023Cooper Union Continuing Ed

Awards

  • Core77 Design Award, Notable2025Interaction category
  • Awwwards Honorable Mention2024Portfolio site

Research

2 studies
2026

How Older Adults Navigate Self-Checkout Kiosks

Field observation and interviews with 24 participants across 6 stores, leading to five design guidelines for public kiosks.

Field study · Interviews · Read case study
2025

Color Contrast Preferences in Dark-Mode Reading

Remote A/B study (n=310) comparing reading speed and comfort across four contrast ratios.

Quantitative · Survey · Read paper