Talk

Community Contribution & Thought Leadership

Talks, panels, podcasts, and lectures … a running list

Speaking Engagements

Yasser is a committed advocate for the growth of the creative industry in Saudi Arabia, contributing through knowledge sharing, platform building, and active mentorship, with over 50 talks, as well as evaluating the work of creative individuals and judging competitions.

Yasser considers sharing his acquired knowledge and experience a duty and a commitment to helping creatives in Saudi Arabia develop their creative skills, enhance their awareness, achieve academic excellence, and advance their careers.

He has delivered dozens of lectures and workshops as a guest speaker at leading events, universities, and forums, covering brand identity, strategy, naming, creative direction, Arabic typography, portfolio development, and personal branding. Notable engagements include Misk Creative Forum, Tanween-Ithra, Ignite, and Ithnainiyah-MISK.

His thought leadership extends to media and podcast appearances on Saudi TV, UFM Radio, Saudi Radio, Bokra Podcast, and Bekhtisar Podcast.

His contributions to the creative community extend across universities, professional associations, and industry organizations, reflecting a sustained commitment to mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and the advancement of design culture in Saudi Arabia.

As a juror and evaluator, Yasser has assessed graduation projects and creative work at the College of Design at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, and Effat University, in addition to judging several design competitions and evaluating portfolios.

Bokra Podcast

Who Creates Brand Identity

Tanween — Ithra

Bridging the Past and Future of Arabic Typography

UFM Radio

The Power of The Brand

Ignite

The Power of Brands to Transform Culture

The Stage

Brand Guidelines

Bekhtisar Podcast

Creative Direction

Ithnainiyah – MISK Art Institute

Personal Branding for Creatives

PNU

Design As An Economic Force

Saudi Photographers Society

Portfolio Design

Raffles Design Institute

Personal Branding

KFUPM – Architecture Department

Environmental Branding

Misk Creative Forum

Personal Branding

Riadiat

Brand Naming

Who Creates Brand Identity?

Podcast BokraOct 28, 2025

Events Key Speaker

Personal Branding

Misk Creative Forum 2025Oct 18, 2025

Bridging the Past and Future of Arabic Typography

Tanween Event, IthraNov 1, 2024

Branding Talk

Kashidah EventAug 1, 2024

The Power of Brands to Transform Culture

Ignite EventMay 30, 2024

Personal Branding for Creatives

Ithnainiyah, MISK Art InstituteMar 4, 2024

Speed Networking for Graphic Designers

Exit Zero Event, by AlMashtal Creative IncubatorAug 31, 2023

Portfolio Development as an Ongoing Practice

MISK Tour, AlqassimJul 19, 2023

Branding Session

HEIGHTS CompanyNov 16, 2022

Brand Guidelines

The StageJul 07, 2021

Branding Professional

Clear HubOct 13, 2020

Why Branding?

CS CreativeNov 2018

Portfolio Reviews

Behance AlsudanOct 26, 2018

Branding Process

Hakaya MISKAug 2017

Portfolio Reviews

Behance AlkhobarNov 2012

Academic & Institutional Engagements

Portfolio Design

College of Design at PNUOct 28, 2025

Personal Branding

Raffles Design InstituteMay 20, 2025

Design As An Economic Force

PNUMar 16, 2025

Personal Branding

Misk Art InstituteFeb 9, 2025

Personal Branding

Al Tarbyah Al Islamyah SchoolsMay 22, 2024

Beyond Branding


Marketing Department – KSU
Mar 7, 2021

After Graduation

College of Design – IAUNov 27, 2019

Environmental Branding

KFUPM – Architecture DepartmentOct 1, 2013

24 Steps for Designer Success

College of Design – DAUMar 5, 2013

Corporate Engagements & Associations

Brand Naming

RiadiatJul 13, 2026

How does design steer towards the outcome?

Civil Development Association in MaatharApr 9, 2026

Portfolio Design for Photographers

Saudi Photographers SocietyFeb 12, 2025

Creating a Professional Presentation

Pureminds CompanyAug 21, 2024

How to Deal with Elements

Zan AgencyMay 16, 2024

Design Thinking for Branding

Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Development FundApr 17, 2024

Graphic Design Dialogue Session

Civil Development Association in Maathar, RiyadhFeb 6, 2024

Employee’s Role Towards The Organization’s Identity

Saudi Business CenterDec 5, 2023

Tips and tricks for trainees in the Youth Freelancers Program in Graphic Design

Himma AssociationNov 2023

Branding Deliverables

Muhathat Training CenterSep 6, 2022

Professional Designer

Tahwul ChannelOct 31, 2020

UI/UX in e-Health

eHealth PlatformMay 21, 2020

Interview

Ufnoon PlatformMay 22, 2020

Tips and Tricks for a Freelance Graphic Designer

Passioneurs PlatformMar 19, 2020

Media & Podcast Appearances

Brand Naming

UFM RadioJan 6, 2026

The Power of The Brand

UFM RadioJul 2, 2024

Creative Direction

Bekhtisar Podcast by High FiveDec 18, 2023

Projects Deadline

Twitter SpacesJun 01, 2022

Persuasion Skills for Designers

Twitter SpacesMar 09, 2022

Interview

SimyaAug 15, 2017

Interview

Saudi TVNov 2014

Graphic Design & Digital Arts

Saudi RadioOct 25, 2008

Creative Team

Hayat Tek – Almajd TVJul 2007

Competitions Jury Member

Horse Scarf Competition

Jan 2024

Mo Cafe Poster Design Competition

Nov 23, 2022

Arabic Type Design Competition – Monshaat

Apr 6, 2021

G.P of Youth Welfare (Ministry of Sport) Logo Design Competition

Nov 8, 2015