Arif Yusop is a designer and researcher with experiences ranging from graphic and communication design, branding, interaction and experience design to designing for services and systems.
With over a decade of experience spanning graphic design, communication design, art direction, branding, UI/UX design, and service design, Arif has cultivated a robust skill set to take design projects from initial ideation through to successful implementation. His multifaceted background enables him to bring a holistic and dynamic approach to each new project.
He was an Associate Lecturer of MA Communicating Complexity at Central St Martins, UAL and founding member of Liveable Planet Challenge Lab at the Royal College of Art Service Design, alongside futurist Sanjay Khanna, NOW Partners, Adidas and Department for Transport.
Education
Dip. in Computer Science (Multimedia) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, graduated 2007.
BA (Hons) in Digital Graphic Design at Unisel, graduated 2013 with Distinction.
MDES in Communication Design at The Glasgow School of Art, graduated 2018.
MA Service Design at Royal College of Art, graduated 2022 with Distinction.
PhD (Design Research) Candidate at Royal College of Art
Certifications
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Global Online Workforce 2023
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation MyHackathon 2020
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation E-Commerce 2016
Volunteer
Design Lead for
Persatuan Pengguna Kerusi Roda Malaysia (Malaysia Wheelchair User Association)
(2015 - Present)
Honours & Awards
RCA CHS Dissertation Distinction 2021
MARA Graduate Excellent Programme 2019
GSA Catalyst Scholarship 2017
ERASMUS+ International Credit Mobility 2017
Best PSA Nominees at KL Eco Film Festival 2014
Dean List Award, Universiti Selangor 2013
Exhibitions
Rantai Art Event / Weird Art, 2007
Tunas Mekar, 2011
Archidex, 2013
KL Eco Film Festival, 2014
Free Range at the Truman Brewery, 2017
RCA2022 School of Design Postgraduate Exhibition, 2022
Your Bay, My Bay, Our Bay Exhibition, 2024
Your Bay, My Bay, Our Bay Exhibition, 2024
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