MD Adnan

Mangaka (Mangaka Artist)

Apr 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 4 mos

My journey toward becoming a mangaka officially began in April 2024. Since then, I have been consistently developing my manga and illustration skills while creating and sharing my own work on social media platforms. I started focusing seriously on the fundamentals of manga creation, including anatomy, perspective, gesture, facial expressions, character design, backgrounds, composition, inking, and visual storytelling. Alongside practice, I began developing my own original stories and characters and experimenting with how I could communicate emotions and ideas through sequential artwork. I also began posting my manga-related work, artwork, practice, and progress on social platforms, allowing me to document my growth and share my creative journey with others. My work is influenced by my personal experiences, observations, mentality, and moral values, which I try to incorporate into my storytelling. One of my original manga projects is **“It’s Never Pointless,”** which represents my approach to creating stories with emotional and meaningful themes. I am still continuously learning and improving, but since April 2024, manga creation has become a serious and ongoing part of my artistic journey, with the long-term goal of becoming a professional mangaka and storyteller.

Freelancing

May 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 3 mos

I started working as a freelance graphic designer in May 2021 and have continued working in graphic design ever since. Over the years, I have worked on a variety of design projects, mainly focused on promotional and advertising materials. Most recently, I worked with a Dubai-based company for around six months, where I was responsible for designing product catalogues and handling various poster and advertising designs. This included creating layouts, organizing product information, preparing promotional visuals, and designing materials that were clear, professional, and suitable for marketing purposes. My experience has helped me develop a strong understanding of visual communication, typography, composition, branding, advertising design, and creating graphics according to a client's requirements. I am comfortable taking a project from the initial concept and references through design, revisions, and final delivery.