Alan Aboud
Alan Aboud | |
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| Born | May 13, 1966 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Graphic designer, creative director |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Co-founder of Aboud Sodano; Paul Smith brand identity design |
Alan Aboud (born 13 May 1966) is a Dublin-born Irish graphic designer and creative director. He attended Belvedere College, Dublin from 1974 to 1984, initially pursuing graphic design at the National College of Art & Design (NCAD) in Dublin. In 1986, he transferred to Saint Martin's School of Art in London, where he graduated with a first class honours degree in 1989.
Life and career
Aboud co-established the creative agency Aboud Sodano in 1989 alongside Sandro Sodano, a photographer and fellow graduate of Saint Martin's. Their partnership merged Alan’s skills in art direction and typography with Sandro’s unique photographic style. In 2007, following the conclusion of their full-time collaboration, the agency was renamed Aboud Creative.
For more than twenty years, the agency collaborated with prominent brands across fashion, beauty, fragrance, and lifestyle sectors, including Paul Smith (Sir Paul Smith), Levi's, H&M, River Island, and Neal's Yard Remedies. A highlight of Aboud’s work includes creating the Paul Smith brand identity through a Multi-stripe textile pattern originally designed for shirting in 1997. After being discovered by Paul Smith’s lead buyer at his 1989 degree exhibition, Aboud contributed part-time to advertising and graphic design for Paul Smith while developing Aboud Sodano. This professional relationship lasted until June 2015, and he continues to provide creative input for PAUL SMITH COLLECTION, the brand’s premium Japanese line.
Subsequently, Aboud rebranded his firm as ABOUD+ABOUD to signify his transition toward creative consultancy. He partners with agencies such as GREY LONDON on projects like HUGO BOSS fragrances. The agency remains active in editorial design and fashion advertising while also expanding into Creative Direction for fashion short films.
Aboud is a father to three children: twins Victor and Milo Keating-Aboud, along with his daughter Georgie Alma Best Aboud.
External links
1. Aboud + Aboud website [1]
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- Irish graphic designers
- Irish designers
- People educated at Belvedere College
- 1966 births
- 20th-century Irish male artists
- 21st-century Irish male artists
- Living people
- Alumni of the National College of Art and Design
- Alumni of Saint Martin's School of Art
- Artists from County Dublin