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The studio

CLARITY FIRST.
CREATIVITY ALWAYS.

Graphcent is a creative and marketing studio based in Kano, Nigeria, building thoughtful brands, digital experiences and creative work for businesses across Northern Nigeria, and beyond.

OUR STORY

In 2019, from a small home workspace, Graphcent was born. What began as a shared vision among close friends grew into a bold design and media studio, led by a commitment to thoughtful creative work and meaningful digital experiences.

From those beginnings it has grown into a team of eight delivering branding, UI/UX and digital content, helping brands across Northern Nigeria, and beyond, stand out in crowded markets and connect with their audiences.

232+
Projects Delivered

Small and large projects across branding, digital, marketing and creative production.

7+
Years Experience

Seven years working across creative design, branding, digital experiences and visual communication.

8
Creatives

The people behind creative direction, design, development and production.

97%
Client Satisfaction

How clients rate their experience working with Graphcent.

PHILOSOPHY

Strategy before surface

We research the market and write the direction before anything is drawn. A mark that contradicts the business is decoration.

Visual clarity

Distinctiveness nobody can decode is noise. We earn the unusual move by keeping everything around it legible.

Useful digital work

Interfaces are judged by whether people get what they came for, not by how they look in a case study.

Detail to the end

Spacing, states, the smallest type size. The last ten per cent is the part people feel and cannot name.

Ahmad Abdallah, Creative Director, Brand and UI Designer at Graphcent
Ahmad AbdallahCreative Director, Brand & UI Designer

Founder

THE PERSON WHO
STARTED IT.

Creative Director, Brand & UI Designer with 8+ years of experience shaping brands, visual identities, digital interfaces and product experiences. My work sits between creative thinking and technology, bringing together brand strategy, visual design, UI/UX and digital execution. Through Graphcent, I lead projects from early ideas to finished experiences, creating work that is thoughtful, distinctive and practical enough to work beyond the screen.

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The team

THE PEOPLE
BEHIND THE WORK.

Design, development, film and content, from one team. Each project brings in the people it needs, led from first call to final file.

  • Muhd Hussain Kamsusi, Project Manager at Graphcent

    Muhd Hussain Kamsusi

    Project Manager

  • Ibrahim Abubakar Aliyu, UI/UX Designer at Graphcent

    Ibrahim Abubakar Aliyu

    UI/UX Designer

  • Al-amin Abdullahi Daho, Developer & Data Analyst at Graphcent

    Al-amin Abdullahi Daho

    Developer & Data Analyst

  • Muhammad Ameen, Cinematographer & Editor at Graphcent

    Muhammad Ameen

    Cinematographer & Editor

  • Habiba Aliyu Galadima, Content Creator & Strategist at Graphcent

    Habiba Aliyu Galadima

    Content Creator & Strategist

Capabilities

Eight disciplines. One studio.

Brand IdentityBrand strategy, naming direction, visual identity, logo systems and brand guidelines.
UI/UX DesignMobile apps, web applications, dashboards, design systems and digital product experiences.
Web Design & DevelopmentWebsites, landing pages, WordPress websites, frontend development and digital experiences.
Creative DirectionVisual direction across brands, campaigns, launches and digital experiences.
Graphic DesignCampaigns, marketing materials, editorial design, social assets and visual communication.
Printing & 3D Signage FabricationPhysical brand applications, signage, print production, large-format graphics and 3D fabricated brand installations.
Social Media ManagementContent planning, creative production, platform management and brand consistency.
MarketingCampaign development, digital marketing, promotional creative and strategic brand communication.

Recognition

African International Conference on Islamic FinanceOutstanding Media Deliverance2025
Northern GenZ AwardsBest Branding Agency2024
Arewa Islamic Finance SummitEvent Branding2024
GSDC NWU ChapterBest Designer of the Chapter2023
Stemlab Tech HubIconic Designer of the Hub2021

Clients & partners

Feiyaz ConsultsRebrandingSinch-XBrand guideZaktaBrand identityElasticBrand identityN-MedixVisual identityJLCFIdentityOneMajlisLanding pageRay DetergentsWebsite and inventory
African Intl. Conference on Islamic FinanceMediaArewa Islamic Finance SummitEvent brandingNorthern GenZ AwardsBrandingGSDC NWU ChapterDesignStemlab Tech HubDesignColorWavesPartnerIFING MediaPartnerMTECH Noble HubPartner

QUESTIONS

Who do you typically work with?

Ambitious brands, agencies and creatives who want to push boundaries: whether you are launching a product, refreshing an identity or building a full digital experience.

What is your creative process like?

We start by listening closely to understand your goals and challenges. From there we research, develop concepts, storyboard, design and refine until everything is polished. Communication stays open at every stage.

How long does a typical project take?

Timelines vary with scope and complexity, but most projects take between two and eight weeks. We set clear expectations upfront and give regular updates throughout.

Who actually does the work?

Our core team handles creative direction, design, UI/UX, development and media production. For specialised needs we bring in trusted partners such as VFX artists, photographers and sound designers.

Have a project in mind?

TELL US WHAT
YOU’RE BUILDING.

Launching, changing or starting something. Send a short note and we will come back with questions, a scope and a number.

SEND US A BRIEF
hello@graphcent.com+234 812 202 2600Kano, Nigeria