Md. Maksudur Rahman
(Professor)Department of Graphic Design
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Fine Arts/ Graphic Design | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1990 |
| Bachelor | Fine Arts/ Graphic Design | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1988 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Editor (part Time) | Banglapedia Trust | Dhaka | 01, Oct 2009 | 30-09-2010 |
| Lecturer | University of Development Alternative | Dhaka | 01, Aug 2002 | 30-11-2003 |
| Senior Graphic Consultant | Iponics Bangladesh Ltd | Dhaka | 01, Sep 2000 | 31-12-2002 |
| Art Editor | Weekly JaiJaiDin | Dhaka | 01, Jun 2000 | 30-11-2003 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| Design Aesthetics | I have been collecting world famous communication design samples. I am working on analyzing them in line with Gestalt’s theory and Dieter Rams’s Principles. | |
| Typography | Three Bangla fonts (designed by me) are being used in three different National newspapers in Bangladesh. I have also worked on identity design in Korean, Arabic and in English typography. My research interests are in designing new typeface and typographic identity design. | |
| Logo Design | I have designed more than 100 logos/ monograms for professional use. I have been collecting world famous popular logo design samples. Now I am working on finding design aesthetics and design functions (identity & communication) of different logos. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Brand Concept in Bangladesh and Design Process of Brand Identity | Md Maksudur Rahman | Md Israfil Pk | Mohammad Nazimuddaula | Brand Identity | 2018 |
| Masters | Diversity of Elements in My Artworks | Md Maksudur Rahman | Sidratul Afia | Elements of Graphic Design | 2011 | |
| Masters | Visual Graphics and My Experiment | Md Maksudur Rahman | Synthia Ahmed | Visual Graphics | 2009 | |
| Masters | Amar Bornomala and Contemporary Bangla Typography | Md Maksudur Rahman | Muhammad Nazimuddaula | Typography | 2006 |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | Curriculum 2018 of Department of Graphic Design | IQAC, University of Dhaka | 01-07-2017 | 30-04-2018 | UGC and IQAC, DU |
| Research on Visual Arts | Research Fellowship on Art Major Faculty ‘Explore K-ARTS’ | Korea National University of Arts | 01-08-2016 | 31-12-2016 | KARTS and Government of South Korea |
| Self Assessment Report | Report on Assessment on Quality Education, Department of Graphic Design | IQAC, University of Dhaka | 01-07-2016 | 30-05-2017 | UGC and IQAC, DU |
| Communication Design | Elimination of Gender-Based Violence and Child Marriage | Plan International | 01-09-2015 | 01-12-2015 | Plan International, USAid and Graphic Design Department |
| Communication Design | Protecting Human trafficking in Bangladesh | Relief International | 01-04-2015 | 30-06-2015 | Relief International, USAid and Graphic Design Department |
| Poster Design | Public Awareness for Vote | Election Commission Bangladesh | 01-08-2013 | 30-11-2013 | UNDP and Election Commission Bangladesh |
| Typography | Amar Bornomala | A2I Project, Ministry of ICT | 01-11-2012 | 20-02-2014 | A2I, Bangla Academy and Graphic Design Department |
| Illustration | Safe Water & Sanitation | NGO Forum | 01-06-2007 | 31-12-2007 | Unicef and NGO Forum |
| Illustration | Sanitation in Hills | NGO Forum | 01-06-2006 | 31-12-2006 | Unicef and NGO Forum |
| Illustration | Textbook Illustration | Government of The Netherlands | 30-06-1994 | 30-06-1994 | GMDC, The Netherlands and Bangladesh Textbook Board |
| Graphic Design | International Graphic Design | Government of The Netherlands | 16-08-1993 | 16-12-1993 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
|---|---|
| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| No Collaboration & Membership is found | ||||
| Book | |
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| 1 |
Korea National University of Arts Traditional KOREA from Folk Motifs to Visual Arts.
Seoul: Korea National University of Arts, 2016 .
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| 2 |
Asiatic Society of Bangladesh Junior Banglapedia: Bangladesh and The World.
Dhaka: Banglapedia Trust, 2011 .
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| 3 |
NGO Forum Resource of Safe Water in Disaster.
Dhaka: NGO Forum for Public Health, 2009 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
Banglapedia Trust "Graphic Design."
Banglapedia. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh Dhaka: Banglapedia Trust, 2010 133-134 .
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| Exhibition | |
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Solo ExhibitionsGroup Exhibitions Local
2018:
University Day Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2017:
University Day Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2015:
Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
International
2017:
China Bangla Friendship Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
National
2016:
ART CAMP 2016, Harun-ar-Rashid
(curator), ART CAMP 2016, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2009:
18TH NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, National Musem, Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
1995:
11th Young Artists Art Exhibition, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | 3rd Prize & Honourable Mention | 1997 | Bangladesh | 1st Tone International Miniature Art Contest, Dhaka |
| Local | First Prize on Logo | 1996 | Bangladesh | Logo Design Contest for IDB Bhaban, Dhaka |
| National | First Prize on Painting | 1996 | Bangladesh | 1st Berger Young Painters Award, Berger Paints Bangladesh |
| National | First Prize on Poster Design | 1996 | Bangladesh | Poster Design Contest, World Environment Day, Government of Bangladesh |
| National | First Prize on Poster Design | 1995 | Bangladesh | Poster Design Contest, World Environment Day, Government of Bangladesh |
| National | First Prize | 1993 | Bangladesh | 6th SAAF Games, Dhaka |
| Local | Experimental Art Award | 1992 | Bangladesh | Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Art |
| Local | Zainul Abedin Gold Medal | 1990 | Bangladesh | Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Art |
| Workshop/Camp | |
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Conducted Workshops No Conducted workshops is found. Participated WorkshopsNo Participated Workshops is found.
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No Seminar/Symposium History is found
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Md. Maksudur Rahman
Professor
Department of Graphic Design
Faculty of Fine Art
Email: maksudrahman@du.ac.bd
Mobile (Dept): 880-2-9661900/8588, 01715244322
Mobile (Personal): 01715244322