Academic Lecturer & Visual Artist

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I’m Dr. Ghada El Zayat, a PhD lecturer and visual arts specialist with over 20 years of experience in higher education and graphic design.

Dr. Ghada El Zayat is a Ph.D. lecturer and visual artist with over 20 years of expertise in graphic design, animation, and higher education. An award-winning creative director known for work on Bakkar and international exhibitions, she currently teaches at AASTMT. She blends technical skill with deep academic research to create designs that are both functional and transformative.

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Ghada El Zayat

Email

info@ghadaelzayat.com​

Time Zone

Eastern European Time (EET) / Cairo, Egypt

Education

Ph.D. in Fine Arts

2009

Helwan University, Egypt

M.Sc. in Fine Arts

2003

Helwan University, Egypt

B.Sc. in Fine Arts

1996

Helwan University, Egypt

Brand Design​

2013

California State of the Arts

Illustration Design​

2012

Academy of Arts

Art Therapy Studies

Certified

Certified in Art Therapy

Experience

Lecturer in Visual Arts & Graphic Design

2025 – Present | AASTMT & Helwan National University

Lecturer at the Faculty of Art and Design, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT).
External Lecturer in Visual Arts and Graphic Design at Helwan National University.

Multidisciplinary Lecturer

2021–Present | AASTMT

Delivered curriculum across various faculties, including Engineering and Technology (Basic and Applied Science), CCIT, and Architectural Engineering.

Head Animator & Layout Designer

1996–1999 | Cairo Cartoon Studio (Dr. Mona Abu El Nasr)

Led animation and background painting for major productions, including Bakkar, Sinbad the Sailor, and various children’s features.

My Services​

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Graphic Design & Art Direction​

I provide professional art direction and high-impact graphic design for media and broadcast. With extensive experience as a freelance art director for Egyptian TV and satellite channels, I specialise in creating compelling 2D & 3D graphics, television promos, and visual branding that effectively communicates a client’s vision.

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Animation & Illustration

I bring stories to life through award-winning illustration and animation. As the former Head Animator for major productions like Bakkar and The Journey of Sinbad the Sailor, I offer expert services in character layout, background painting, and children’s book illustration, for which I received the Suzanne Mubarak Award


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Academic Lecturing & Training

With over 20 years of teaching experience, I offer academic lecturing in visual arts, architecture, and graphic design. Beyond the classroom, I conduct specialised workshops and apply my certification in art therapy studies to explore the intersection of creativity and psychology.

Samples of My Work​

Big Names I Worked With​
AAST
HNU
ERTU

Contact Me​

Send me a message.

info@ghadaelzayat.com
Cairo, Egypt.
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