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Atif Ahmed Akkhor | |
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আতিফ আহমেদ অক্ষর | |
| Born | 21 February 1997 |
| Alma mater | North South University |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur Graphic Designer Advertising Executive |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Parent | Jalal Ahmed (bureaucrat) |
Atif Ahmed Akkhor is a Bangladeshi entrepreneur, graphic designer, and the co-founder of Ionsketch, a graphic design and advertising agency based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Akkhor's journey in graphic design began at the age of 13 when he started exploring the field using his brother's old computer. Over the years he has founded many other companies and is a director of many other companies.[1]
Personal Life
[edit]Akkhor attended Government Laboratory High School in Dhaka, where he began experimenting with graphic design during his early teens. His father supported his interest by purchasing a laptop, enabling him to further pursue his design projects. Akkhor later graduated from North South University. Atif Ahmed Akkhor is the son of Bangladeshi civil servant Jalal Ahmed.
Career
[edit]In 2009, at the age of 13, Akkhor co-founded Ionsketch with the aim of establishing a presence in the graphic design and advertising industry. The agency gained significant traction in 2011 when it secured a contract with Secure Link Services (SELISE), a Swiss software and engineering company. This partnership involved designing branding and marketing materials, which helped Ionsketch gain recognition in the industry. As the agency grew, it expanded its operations, hiring more employees and opening an accounts office in New York.[2] He was also one of the founding members of the Bangla calligraphy community "Matra".[3]
Ionsketch's client base included companies from Bangladesh, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland. In 2013, the agency launched the "Design for Bangladesh" campaign, which aimed to showcase and promote Bangladeshi design talent on a global scale.[4]
Akkhor then went on to start the award-winning branding agency Terracotta Red. Akkhor is also of a board member of the PSO fintech Lenden.[5] In 2023, Akkhor expanded his professional endeavors by taking on the role of Executive Director at Medina Tech LTD, a technology firm based in Dhaka.[6]
Recognition
[edit]In 2012, The Daily Star named Akkhor as a "Changemaker in Entrepreneurship." His achievements have been highlighted in publications such as Dhaka Tribune, Future Startup and The Daily Star.[1][4] His biography is featured in the "Handbook of Entrepreneurship Development" by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industries (DCCI).[7] It is a textbook for business students at Daffodil International University.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "How This Young Designer Turned His Passion Into A Full-fledged Business [Part 01] - Future Startup". 2015-04-30. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "How This Young Designer Turned His Passion Into A Full-fledged Business [Part 02] - Future Startup". 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ Chowdhury, Rayaan Ibtesham (2016-05-19). "The Art of Letters". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ a b "21 Anniversary Supplement". archive.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "About Us". Lenden365. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ Ltd, M. Tauhedul Amin, SoftBD. "Business-Tech Event "Face the Future" Organized by the Department of Business Administration, East West University". fbe.ewubd.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Report (2013-11-07). "DCCI launches handbook on entrepreneurship". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ DIU, Daffodil International University |. "Daffodil International University". daffodilvarsity.edu.bd. Retrieved 2024-09-04.