HADI ZAINAL
Creative Technologist & Design Extraordinaire
Designs Dusted | Founder
Digital Hustlaz | Co-Founder
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My design proficiency has served as my strategic asset for over two decades, enabling me to navigate diverse industries. Design versatility and dedication to the evolution of design has empowered me to harness and channel these skills to the advantage of various companies.
Graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Design, majoring in Industrial design and Interior design and later further studies in Masters of Business Process Management, incorporating business and information technology, I have aquired a sound understanding of the industry and have lead projects ranging from industrial design and engineering, interior design, web and applications developments as well as information technology driven solutions, in the last 2 decades.
Design Director (Fractional)
2025 - Present
Digital Hustlaz | Designs Dusted
Marketing Lead & Snr Designer
2020 - 2024
Real Serious Games
2020 - Current
Professional Skills
Current focus is on the design and development of digital products and services.
Tools of the Trade
I’ve used many creative suites throughout my career, though there are a few I consistently depend on.
Interior Designer
2018- 2019
SCA Designs (Ong & Ong Group)
Industrial Designer - Design Manager
2010- 2015
Sterling Products
core
Design Skills
Knowledge from cross-industry experience provides a better understanding of diverse perspectives, innovative solutions, and the ability to adapt and apply best practices across various fields.
Frontend & Backend
Dev Skills
Covering everything from VPS management to building well-designed applications across multiple frameworks, these skills form the backbone of my development workflow.
Timeline Summary
Design Journey
Graphic Designer
- Event Flyers & Print Media
Product & Industrial Design
- Temasek Polytechnic
Apparel Designer
- Afterlife Clothing (Streetwear Apparels)
Creative Chief
- Burn Magazine
Winner of SAF Transport Hub East Logo Design Competition
- Designed Singapore Armed Forces - Transport Hub East formation badge.
Events and Production Designer
- KINEMAT
Post-Production & Motion Graphics
- contract work from a company specialising in media advertising for shopping malls
B.A Design
Industrial Design / Interior Design
- Queensland University of Technology
Industrial Designer
- Sterling Products
M.A Business Process Management
Business / Information Tecchnology
- Queensland University of Technology
Co-Founder / Creative Chief
- Digital Hustlaz
Interior Designer
- SCA Design (Ong & Ong Group)
Design Director (Fractional)
- Digital Hustlaz
Design Director | Founder
- Designs Dusted
Marketing Lead & Snr Cross-Discipline Designer
- Real Serious Games
Design Director | Founder
- Designs Dusted
Featured Projects
Category
Qspgroup.com.au
Designs Dusted 2024HeatherGrey.Studio
Designs Dusted 2024Arqten
Real Serious Games 2022RealSeriousGames.com
Real Serious Games 2021Real Serious Games
Real Serious Games 2020Testimonials
Having closely collaborated with Hadi, I can affirm his strong work ethic and adeptness in handling complex and demanding workloads. He consistently maintains a positive demeanor, demonstrating a willingness to listen and follow direction as needed.
Trevor E. Tasker
- Creative Director - Sterling Products 2012
We want to express our appreciation for the outstanding job you've done. Choosing to collaborate with you was a fantastic decision, as your responsiveness and clear communication made the process seamless.
N3avigate
- N3avigate Team
Having closely collaborated with Hadi, I can affirm his strong work ethic and adeptness in handling complex and demanding workloads. He consistently maintains a positive demeanor, demonstrating a willingness to listen and follow direction as needed.
Trevor E. Tasker
- Creative Director - Sterling Products 2012
We want to express our appreciation for the outstanding job you've done. Choosing to collaborate with you was a fantastic decision, as your responsiveness and clear communication made the process seamless.
N3avigate
- N3avigate Team
Collaboration Opportunity
Should your organisation require seasoned creative direction or support for a demanding project, an introductory discussion can be scheduled at any time.
Regardless of project scope, high-quality design assets and solutions can be delivered to strengthen brand presence and elevate marketing platforms.
