Dr. Hany Abdelhady Darwish
Faculty of Digital Arts and Design
Biography
Hany Abdel Hady Saleh Darwish (Hany Alashkar) is a lecturer at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, with extensive academic and professional experience in graphic design and multimedia. His work bridges traditional graphic arts with interactive and digital media, with a strong focus on web design, multimedia interactivity, and visual communication. He has participated in numerous international exhibitions and collaborated with major organizations, contributing significantly to both academia and the creative industry.
Education
- Ph.D. in Multimedia Graphic Design (2014) – Helwan University
- M.F.A. in Graphic Arts (2006) – Helwan University
- Academic residency at the Egyptian Academy in Rome (2001–2002)
- B.Sc. in Fine Arts (1997), First Rank with Honors – Helwan University
Industrial experience
- Design Manager, Artviz Agency (2006–2011) – VR and documentation design
- Managing Director, Brandology Creative Studio (2011–2016) – Interactive media and gaming
- Collaborations with international organizations including UNESCO, WHO, World Economic Forum, and League of Arab States
- Extensive experience in graphic design, web design, multimedia, branding, and digital content production
Achievements
- Award of Honor – Misr International Print Triennial (2006)
- 2nd Prize – Mhabba Biennale of Art, Syria (2003)
- 5th Prize – Florence International Biennale of Contemporary Art (2001)
- “Prize of Rome” – Egyptian Ministry of Culture (2001)
- First Prize – Fine Arts Contest (Semiramis InterContinental, Cairo) (2000)
- Multiple collection and excellence awards in national exhibitions
- Commissioner of the Egyptian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2015)