About Ebrahim Jaffar
Expertise in Visual Strategy & Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy.
Name Ebrahim Jaffar Ebrahim
Date of Birth 15 October 1986
Nationality Bahraini
Artistic Inception 2005
His vision is built on merging strategic thinking with artistic innovation, leading to the establishment of eje Studio®—a hub for projects that transcend expectations. Ebrahim is uniquely recognized for his ability to replace conventional fonts with bespoke, hand-crafted calligraphic strokes created using a computer mouse; a skill that evolved into a specialized educational school, sharing expertise through workshops across various Arab capitals.
His journey is a blend of creative leadership and prolific artistic output, documented in his renowned book to inspire the next generation of designers.
Professional Journey & Career Evolution
Ebrahim Jaffar’s career is built on a solid foundation of field experience that began in web and graphic design. Through a calculated progression within leading creative agencies, he mastered Art Direction and the management of complex creative projects. This professional diversity between artistic and leadership roles shaped his unique perspective as a professional identity maker, transitioning from institutional roles to entrepreneurship. Today, Ebrahim serves as a vital link between deep cumulative experience and continuous innovation in the world of visual identity.
Professional Experience Summary
2015 –– eje Studio™ Founder & Art Director
2014 –– DaDeDo Acting Art Director
2010 –– RAWNAQ Senior Graphic Designer
2009 –– Black Sheep Junior Art Director
2008 –– De-Studio Branding Designer
2007 –– Hawyia Branding Designer
2006 –– Artmation Web & Graphic Designer
2005 –– Telemedia Web Designer
Founding eje Studio™
Ebrahim Jaffar established eje Studio® in 2015 as a creative platform specialized in crafting brand identities based on meticulous Arab market research. The studio’s vision stems from the principle of employing Arabic cultural identity and integrating it into modern frameworks characterized by international professionalism.
The studio offers an integrated methodology starting from brand strategy to the design of all visual and digital systems, ensuring the creation of commercial entities that are rooted in their environment and impactful to their target audience.
Freehand Arabic Calligraphy via Mouse
Ebrahim’s journey with "Freehand Arabic Calligraphy" emerged from a critical vision aimed at transcending the rigidity of classical fonts in commercial branding, which often felt too traditional for contemporary projects. Since his early experiments in 2010, he successfully innovated a mechanism for designing freehand calligraphy using a "mouse" within Adobe Illustrator, harnessing technology to serve artistic fluidity.
What began as a creative solution transformed into a training methodology delivered through intensive workshops across several Arab countries, targeting designers and official institutions. As his influence expands, Ebrahim continues to receive invitations to share his expertise in new capitals and cities looking to adopt this innovative visual philosophy.
01. 2014 –– Bahrain Freehand Calligraphy
02. 2015 –– Kuwait Freehand Calligraphy
03. 2017 –– Bahrain Freehand Calligraphy
04. 2017 –– Kuwait Calligraphy in Branding
05. 2017 –– Bahrain Calligraphy in Branding
06. 2018 –– Bahrain Calligraphy in Branding
07. 2018 –– Bahrain Calligraphy in Branding
08. 2019 –– Bahrain Calligraphy in Branding
09. 2019 –– Oman Calligraphy in Branding
10. 2023 –– Oman Ministry of Information
11. 2024 –– Oman Ministry of Information
12. 2025 –– Iraq Freehand Calligraphy
The Art Book of Arabic Calligraphy
In 2020, Ebrahim Jaffar released the first edition of his specialized book, featuring a massive collection of his artistic output over the years. The book contains over 300 calligraphic works across 248 pages, showcasing a unique visual diversity of the freehand style. The publication achieved remarkable success and wide acclaim in regional artistic circles, becoming an inspiring resource for designers and calligraphers seeking renewal in typographic forms.
Strategic Collaboration: NUUN OFFICIAL
Ebrahim Jaffar × NUUN OFFICIAL: As part of his artistic collaboration projects, a special edition watch was launched in 2022 by NUUN OFFICIAL, featuring Ebrahim’s "Hub" (Love) calligraphic artwork. This release aimed to provide a piece that merges industrial quality with the aesthetics of Arabic calligraphy, integrating calligraphic art into modern lifestyle products.
Strategic Projects & Partners
A Transnational Creative Imprint in the Arab World Ebrahim Jaffar’s career has seen the execution of a vast array of visual identities serving vital and sensitive sectors across the Arab region. From developing sovereign technical identities to designing visual systems for major economic and high-profile events, Ebrahim has established himself as a trusted designer for official entities in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and other Arab nations.
These selected models are glimpses into a proven track record of projects that have enhanced the visual image of leading institutions across the Middle East.
Success Partners . Client List
Ebrahim’s client portfolio includes an elite group of official and private institutions, spanning security, services, energy, and telecommunications sectors. With his extensive experience, he has become a reliable partner in building strategic identities for major government agencies, leading brands, and various Arab countries.
