Fah Sakharet

In this ongoing personal typographical project, I aimed to capture the spirit of resilience in the face of adversity. Each name included in the project is a symbol of an individual’s triumph over challenges beyond their control, specifically the difficult repurcusions posed by the pandemic, including layoffs and the enduring mental effect of COVID-19.

Interestingly, these names are some of the most popular among the generation hit hardest by the recent economic downturn and a testament to their strength. I picked the top 5 male and female names from that generation's top 10.

The timeless Didot font choice symbolically mirrors our adaptability in tough times. The interwoven letters symbolize our unity and strength during trying moments, showcasing resilience and the beauty we discover amid chaos.

I started this creative journey without an agenda, just what I thought looked striking and interesting to me. It is merely a therapeutic outlet, bringing peace to my mind amid everyday uncertainties. 😊

Sweet Tooth
UX / Product Concept • Mobile App Case Study

Sweet Tooth is a UX case study for a mobile app that connects consumers with local dessert restaurants specializing in international flavors. The concept explores how users discover and access unique dessert experiences within their city.

The project also examines the role of generative AI in the UX process—testing its usefulness in research, ideation, and user insight development. The case study evaluates where AI accelerates workflow and where human judgment remains critical, outlining both the advantages and limitations of incorporating AI into product design.

Boba Me
Mobile UI/UX Case Study

Boba Me explores ways to improve the mobile ordering experience for local boba tea shops. The project focuses on simplifying the customer journey from login and account creation through browsing, ordering, and checkout.

Designed in Figma, the prototype includes a full mobile flow with login/signup, product browsing, checkout, and order history screens. The goal was to create a streamlined interface that balances speed, clarity, and visual appeal for repeat customers.

Esquire Global Brand App
UX / Design System

This internal app was created to support design consistency across Esquire’s international editions. Developed for iOS, the platform provides art directors worldwide with a centralized reference for brand standards across Esquire sub-brands including The Big Black Book, Big Drinks Book, and Big Watch Book.

The app functions as a living design guide, helping teams maintain visual consistency while allowing for local interpretation. A selection of cover designs developed within this system is shown here.

Visual storytelling from concept to final cut—leading creative direction and production in collaboration with the video team.

As Design Director at Deadline, I concept and design covers tied to major entertainment moments, including festival editions, awards-season issues, and special publications. Working closely with editors, photographers, and talent teams, these covers combine editorial storytelling with strong visual branding, often produced on fast-paced timelines.

Previously, as Art Director at Hearst IMagazines nternational , I designed covers for global editions of Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, and Cosmopolitan. I also created covers for several Cosmopolitan sub-brands—including Shopping, Beauty & Style, and Body—published in markets such as the UK, the Middle East, Spain, and Mexico. I also art directed the launch cover shoot for the first Cosmopolitan magazine for Latinas, featuring actress Michelle Rodriguez.

Earlier, I was Design Director for Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia in Bangkok, where I helped launch the brand’s largest international edition, published across 12 countries. I conceptualized and art directed regional covers and shoots throughout Southeast Asia, collaborating with photographers, stylist and models from around the region.

As Co-Founder and Design Principal of Fah+Mindo Photography Studio, I develop still life imagery and playful stop-motion animations in collaboration with photographer Mindo.

A selection of type treatment created for The Hollywood Reporter and Harper’s Bazaar, developed to support editorial storytelling and special issues.

For The Hollywood Reporter’s Pride Issue, I designed a playful custom typeface that captured the celebratory tone of the edition while giving the feature a distinct visual identity.

For Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, I conceptualized and art directed regional covers and monthly fashion shoots across the region. I managed the full production process—from sourcing photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, and models to location scouting and on-set art direction.

Shoots took place in locations including the Maldives, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, with settings ranging from luxury resorts such as the One&Only and Four Seasons Koh Samui to the colonial streets of Penang and the historic Old Quarter of Hanoi.

For international editions of Cosmopolitan, I art directed fashion shoots in New York, and earlier in my career directed both studio and location shoots for various magazines in London.

At Travel+Lesiure Southeast Asia, I was involved in advertising and marketing campaigns to promote brand awareness and grow new regional audiences specifically in Hong Kong and Singapore.

A selection of editorial work from The Hollywood Reporter, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Cosmopolitan for Latinas, and Travel + Leisure.

As Art Director of The Hollywood Reporter weekly magazine, I led the visual design of cover features, editorial packages, and special issues focused on film, television, and the entertainment industry. My work included directing photo illustrations, charts, and infographics for print and digital, as well as commissioning illustrators for front-of-book sections and feature stories. I also designed major awards-season issues covering the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, and the Cannes Film Festival.

I was also Art Director of the launch magazine Cosmopolitan for Latinas, a niche U.S. title, where I helped establish the visual identity and editorial design framework for the publication.

A selection of photo collages that have appeared online and print.

Liaised with publisher and sales staff of Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia on advertising campaigns; overseeing and execution of promotional material for the magazine, including media kit, house campaigns, advertising proposals and web site. Created various branded content to support the Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia brand.

At Hearst Magazines International, which oversees more than 300 magazine editions and 240 websites worldwide—including Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Town & Country, and Good Housekeeping—I served as an Art Director supporting global brand consistency.

Acting as a creative brand ambassador, I advised on new launches and redesigns across international editions, ensuring both print and digital platforms aligned with each brand’s visual identity. This work was supported through evolving brand guidelines and collaborative initiatives such as annual creative “boot camps,” where art directors from around the world gathered to exchange ideas and share best practices.

I also participated in brand immersions with visiting Editors-in-Chief and Creative Directors from Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.

Examples of logo exploration.

Emmy 2020 and Toronto Film Festival logos for The Hollywood Reporter magazine.

DC Watch logo added to The Hollywood Reporter web stories that are DC Comics related.

Cosmopolitan magazine editorial stamps are used on various sections such as Style, Sex, Careers, Body Love and Cosmo Man.

Infographics and charts that have appeared in The Hollywood Reporter.

Designed a collection of books ranging from celebrity chef cookbooks to donor books for the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and the United Nations:

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Genomics Platform Covid Scrapbook for The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Tasked with producing a keepsake scrapbook style photobook for dedicated individuals at Broad's Genomics Platform. They worked tirelessly since March 2020, processing millions of Covid PCR tests. As their contracts ended due to the pandemic tapering off, it was gifted to them as a token of gratitude. The book features lab photos, touching thank-you notes, and uses the institution's brand colors and fonts.

The Principles of Thai Cookery by Chef McDang (Thailand)
Wrap around cover with dust jacket (not shown).

Thailand’s Best Street Food (Tuttle Publishing, Singapore)

United Nations donor books: Cyclone Nargis (Myanmar), Invisible People (Thailand), and Nine Thousand Nights (Myanmar).

Bubbleissimo photography book examines modern men and their grooming obsession to facial hair, and how it personifies masculinity. I also art directed this photoshoot.
Photographer: Mindo Cikanavicius.

I lead the art direction of celebrity cover shoots, shaping the visual narrative both on location and in studio. My work spans award-season and feature covers, collaborating closely with talent, photographers, stylists, and editorial teams to create iconic, story-driven imagery.

Selected highlights include covers with Leonardo DiCaprio, Scarlett Johansson, Hacks, Shōgun, and Adolescence, as well as earlier shoots with Ethan Hawke for Esquire and Michelle Rodriguez for Cosmopolitan for Latinas.