Abdullah Elias

About Abdullah Elias

Experienced Service and Systems Designer, Artist, and Community Organizer with over 15 years of experience working in socially engaged design across Philadelphia, New York, Bangkok, and London. As Director of the Mangrove at Flatbush Central, currently leading the design of programming, partnerships, and systems for Urbane\'s pilot incubation hub in Central Brooklyn. Supporting Brooklyn based Caribbean entrepreneurs through profit-sharing models, mentorship, and cultural programing. Abdullah holds an MA in Design Critical Practice from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Experience

1. Design Research Consultant

   Urbane

   Sep 2020 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Led engagement strategies for the Reid & Park Rock PACT project- Designed spatial layouts for incubators and community resource spaces- Developed curriculum and facilitated workshops for Pratt Research Yard to operationalizeand scale research outputs- Directed research and design for “Built By Philly,” profiling BIPOC entrepreneurs and localeconomic ecosystems- Advised on operations and business models for local market and food-based infrastructureprojects.

Education

• Goldsmiths, University of London

  Bachelor's degree, Design

  2015 — 2016

• Bangkok University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design

  2013 — 2013

• Goldsmiths, University of London

  Master's degree, Design Critical Practice

  2016 — 2017

Skills

• Brand Management
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Graphic Design
• Marketing
• Stationary Packages
• Web Development
• Art
• Art Direction
• Blogging
• Photography
• Installation Design
• Logo Design
• Web Design
• Posters
• Branding & Identity
• Fashion Design