Born in the ancient realm of the land of the Pharaohs, raised and refined in Arabia, and thriving in the City of Gold.

An Egyptian Creative Director specializing in Art, I didn't grow up in my own country, and I'm currently based in Dubai. Embracing my identity as a "Third Culture Kid," I've learned to appreciate diverse perspectives and cultures.

I began my journey in 2011 in Egypt after completing my Bachelor of Fine Arts. Since then, I've worked for various agencies in the Middle East. Additionally, I've been fortunate to gain experience in different markets, countries, and cities like Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, drawing inspiration from a variety of cultures.

My work has been globally recognized in prestigious awards shows such as Cannes Lions, The One Show, CLIO, ADC, D&AD, Dubai Lynx, Loeries, Ad Stars, MENA Cristal, and the African Cristal Festival. This recognition spans various categories including film, print, radio, entertainment, digital & mobile, and health & wellness. Additionally, I've had the honor of judging work at the MAD Stars for two consecutive years.

In 2021, Little Black Book named me as one of the "Uprising" talents in the Middle East.

In 2023, my campaign for Anghami ranked as the 3rd most shortlisted campaign in The One Show, with 26 shortlists. This contribution led to ‿ and us being recognized as The One Show MENA Agency of the Year and achieving the rank of #6 Independent Agency of the Year.


Ranking + Recognitions


EXPERIENCE ___

Creative Director
Memac Ogilvy | Dubai, UAE
2024 - Present

Associate Creative Director
‿ and us | Dubai, UAE
2021 - 2023

Senior Art Director
Horizon FCB | Dubai, UAE
2020 - 2021

Art Director
SAATCHI & SAATCHI | Dubai, UAE
2017 - 2020

Art Director
Y&R | Amman, Jordan
2017

Art Director
Impact BBDO | Cairo, Egypt
2017

Art Director
LOOK | Cairo, Egypt
2016

Art Director
Breakthrough | Cairo, Egypt
2014 - 2015

Graphic Designer
FP7 / McCANN | Cairo, Egypt
2013


AWARDS ___

Cannes Lions
2023 / Silver / Health & Wellness
2023 / 4X Shortlisted / Health & Wellness
2023 / 2X Shortlisted / Radio & Audio
2023 / Shortlisted / Design
2023 / Shortlisted / Brand Experience & Activation
2023 / Shortlisted / Mobile

CLIOS
2024 / Bronze / Digital & Mobile
2024 / Bronze / Digital & Mobile
2024 / Shortlisted / Audio

The One Show
2023 / Bronze Pencil / IP & Product Design
2023 / Bronze Pencil / Interactive, Online & Mobile
2023 / Bronze Pencil / Interactive & Mobile Craft
2023 / 2X Merit / Design
2023 / 5X Merit / Health & Wellness
2023 / Merit / Interactive & Mobile Craft
2023 / Merit / Interactive, Online & Mobile
2023 / Merit / Experiential & Immersive
2023 / Merit / IP & Product Design
2023 / Merit / Music & Sound Craft
2023 / Merit / Radio & Audio
2023 / Shortlisted / Fusion Pencil
2023 / Shortlisted / Moving Image Craft & Production
2023 / Shortlisted / Out of Home
2023 / Shortlisted / Radio & Audio
2023 / Shortlisted / Interactive & Mobile Craft
2023 / Shortlisted / Interactive, Online & Mobile
2023 / 2X Shortlisted / Health & Wellness
2023 / 2X Shortlisted / Experiential & Immersive

ADC
2024 / Silver / Product Design - Inclusive
2024 / Bronze / Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design
2024 / Merit / Apparel / Accessory / Footwear Design

Dubai Lynx
2023 / Gold / Film Craft
2023 / Silver / Entertainment
2023 / Bronze / Digital
2023 / 4X Shortlisted / Film
2023 / Shortlisted / Film Craft
2023 / Shortlisted / PR
2023 / Shortlisted / Radio & Audio
2020/21 / Shortlisted / Industry Craft
2019 / Shortlisted / Snapchat Competition
2017 / Bronze / Film

D&AD
2023 / Shortlisted / Experiential

Loeries
2021 / 2X Shortlisted / OOH / Outdoor Media
2021 / 2X Shortlisted / OOH / Craft & Art Direction

Ad Stars
2021 / 2X Finalists / Print
2021 / 2X Finalists / Design

Sphinx Awards
2017 / Silver / Film

African Cristal Festival
2016 / Sapphire / Film Cristal

JURY ___

Ad Stars
′19 / Preliminary Judge / Outdoor
′18 / Preliminary Judge / Outdoor

EDUCATION ___

BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Alexandria University, Egypt.
Faculty of Fine Arts & Design.

Grade: B+
Major: Graphic
2005 - 2010

INTERVIEWS ___

Comical Creations with Mixed Objects
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Get in touch

elnagdy.moe@gmail.com
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