1. Tell us your history of how you
landed over in this tech world?
I started my first job in 2004 as a graphic designer in a multinational company known as Software Solutions. At that time i was also going to college.
I started my first job in 2004 as a graphic designer in a multinational company known as Software Solutions. At that time i was also going to college.
2. Were you always interested in
designing and graphics or this was just a lucky pick that has turned so big?
I never wanted to be a designer; i wanted to join army so i can become a soldier who dies in the line of duty. Designing just happened to me and it made my belief even stronger that every individual in all the parts of the world known or unknown is created or manufactured to deliver some tasks. So my task was to play with colors and bring these cartoons to life.
I never wanted to be a designer; i wanted to join army so i can become a soldier who dies in the line of duty. Designing just happened to me and it made my belief even stronger that every individual in all the parts of the world known or unknown is created or manufactured to deliver some tasks. So my task was to play with colors and bring these cartoons to life.
3. I believe there is always an inspiration
... What or who was yours behind 'Studio Blacksheep’?
There are many studios that are named
after some animal or some great even or some natural disaster.
4. I must say that I loved the logo
you designed for 'Love in a Basket' ... so when an order like that comes what
is the first thing you do and how is whole procedure wrapped up?
About the 'Love in a Basket' tell you
the truth; i don’t take part in these low budget competitions. It was never a
source of attraction for me. I even never participate in any competition where
my designs are compared with others but this is the first competition that i
ever tried and won it. Something inside me told me that i would win it. The
name just gave me a picture, a very clear picture of what i was going to create.
I do some research to make sure that my idea doesn’t already exist. Then i find
the relative data and stories behind the names. In this case the hearts were
all around me to give a vision of the final logo. I started making baskets with
hearts. One of these logos was good enough to compete on all my other options
so i submitted it the last day.
5. What services does 'Studio
Blacksheep' offer?
Studio Blacksheep offers all kind of
design and development services that starts from a tiny logo of a company to
huge pc or mobile game. Designing services include character designing,
animation, game interface design, creative writing, game designing, game QA,
logo designing, website designing and printing solutions for a brand. I am also
thinking to start a learning institution where curios people can be taught and
i will examine and guide them myself. Then I can hire more blacksheeps for my
Design Farm. I am also planning to start some online workshops for people understanding
of art and its importance in their lives.
6. I personally thought the name was
really catchy 'Studio Blacksheep' ... how did that came up?
I was inspired by different gaming/animation studios like Pixar, DreamWorks, Blizzard Entertainment, Blur Animation, Ubisoft, Lionhead Studios etc. After a lot of consideration and research i thought of going with some animal name and this Lionhead Studios is the source of inspiration behind this name. Blacksheep is normally used for unprincipled or reckless person but the original story is, "Black is the most powerful color in all colors. It can absorb all the colors into it and never lose its originality. That’s the pretty much story behind the blacksheeps. When people realized that they couldn't change the color of the wool of black sheep, they simply separated them from the group and the real reason was lost in the bargaining with wool and it is still unknown to the world. They consider them as bad sheep that are useless while if we look at them technically then we come to know that their wool had original color which could not be altered so the price of the originality was "Black Label"
I was inspired by different gaming/animation studios like Pixar, DreamWorks, Blizzard Entertainment, Blur Animation, Ubisoft, Lionhead Studios etc. After a lot of consideration and research i thought of going with some animal name and this Lionhead Studios is the source of inspiration behind this name. Blacksheep is normally used for unprincipled or reckless person but the original story is, "Black is the most powerful color in all colors. It can absorb all the colors into it and never lose its originality. That’s the pretty much story behind the blacksheeps. When people realized that they couldn't change the color of the wool of black sheep, they simply separated them from the group and the real reason was lost in the bargaining with wool and it is still unknown to the world. They consider them as bad sheep that are useless while if we look at them technically then we come to know that their wool had original color which could not be altered so the price of the originality was "Black Label"
If anyone has doubt about the power of
the black color then go and take a look at the cover of ‘Khana Kaaba’, its
cover with black piece of cloth. It can take so much inside it.
7. What more are you planning for the future and fans?
Well future is always unknown and mysterious to me, hence i have plans and dreams to study further in the field of character design & animation and unlock these mysteries that block the vision of a mind to see beyond the imagination.
About the fans, i want serious people
on my page who watch cartoons and play games and who have an understanding of
art and design. I want this page to be spread all over the Pakistan so people
can know about the quality we can deliver and the talent of this country can
complete any world class game.
8. As a whole team where would you like to see 'Studio Blacksheep’?
Studio Blacksheep is not just a game/design studio who is interested in the skills of its employees, it's like a culture where you sculpture yourself and find out the colors of characteristic. Wherever you go you carry your own originality. It should represent me, my company and everyone who is part of this team.
When Michelangelo was working on the Statue of David, he used come to his studio, stood in front of that 17 feet high piece of marble. He stared at it till afternoon and then went back home for supper. One day the king came to his studio and saw him staring at that piece of marble. The king came to Michelangelo and asked, "It's been weeks and you have done nothing." Michelangelo turned around, stared at king and said, "I am working." Then he went home. After 6 months that piece of marble was the masterpiece of that sculpture.
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