MK
PTBO / TORONTO
VISUAL COMMUNICATION / MOTION / FILM

Concepts first. Then image, motion, sound, type and space. I build visual systems that feel cinematic without losing the idea underneath.

RECENT WORKS

Cultural Services.
City of Peterborough

ROLE Cultural Content Creator
01 / CITY OF PETERBOROUGH / 2026

Public Art &
Placemaking

A multidisciplinary documentation project for Peterborough’s public art collection, bringing together artwork inventory, dedicated web pages, photography, and a final video documenting works across the city.

WEBPHOTOGRAPHYVIDEOCONTENT

New Stages
Theatre

ROLE Volunteer
02 / NEW STAGES THEATRE

New Stages
Theatre

Graphic production for New Stages Theatre, including adapting the existing visual system into a theatrical poster and animated GIF.

GRAPHIC PRODUCTIONPOSTER DESIGNMOTION
INTERNSHIP / CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES / DRONE FILM / LOGO ANIMATION

City of Kawartha Lakes — Drone Film & Logo Animation

Cinematic drone video editing for Kawartha Lakes, emphasizing natural environment and spatial storytelling.

Logo animation designed to unify brand presence across digital assets.

Footage sourced from Morning Cup Production

AUTUMN
  • Created during my internship with the City of Kawartha Lakes to promote the region as a filming destination for filmmakers and TV production companies.
  • Combined drone footage with cinematic close-up shots to create a more immersive and emotional viewing experience.
  • Used visual storytelling techniques and shot sequencing to connect different locations and create the feeling of a journey through Kawartha Lakes during the fall season.
SPRING / SUMMER
  • Created during my internship with the City of Kawartha Lakes to showcase the region during the spring season and encourage film production activity in the area.
  • Focused primarily on drone cinematography to highlight the natural landscapes, atmosphere, and seasonal transformation of Kawartha Lakes.
  • Edited and structured the reel to create a calm and visually engaging flow inspired by tourism and cinematic promotional content.
CITY OF PETERBOROUGH / LOGO ANIMATION / AERIAL DOCUMENTATION

City of Peterborough — logo animation & Visual Documentation (Aerial)

Aerial footage capturing Peterborough’s natural and urban landscape. Focused on composition, movement, and natural light to create a calm, observational tone.

Shot and edited by Malek Khaito using DJI Mini 5 Pro drone.

SNOW / SPRING

Edited and color graded drone footage with subtle urban ambience for web presentation.

  • Integrated ambient downtown audio to reinforce atmosphere and pacing.
  • Combined aerial cinematography, color grading, and environmental sound design for portfolio presentation.

Music: This Nature Music by Right_Time_Music.

AERIAL / AUTUMN

Edited and color graded drone footage with subtle urban ambience for web presentation.

  • Integrated ambient downtown audio to reinforce atmosphere and pacing.
  • Combined aerial cinematography, color grading, and environmental sound design for portfolio presentation.

Music: Autumn Leaves by Eisuka Mochizuki.

SELECTED WORK / ARCHIVE

More Work

SUMA Natural Order fashion campaign billboard
FASHION BRAND SYSTEM DESIGN

SUMA

SUMA is a contemporary tailoring house rooted in the natural origins of clothing and transforming raw materials like leather and wool into disciplined, refined forms. The brand bridges nature and civilization, honoring craftsmanship and structure while moving forward with modern precision.

04 IDENTITY / MOTION ADRIFT
ADRIFT

Movement without direction can still have a language.

A typography-led motion study about instability, drift and controlled visual tension.

Motion / Typography / Rhythm
Together We Thrive campaign poster
CAMPAIGN CONCEPT / FIVE COUNTIES CHILDREN’S CENTRE

Together We Thrive

This campaign reframes the common “child hero” narrative often used in healthcare campaigns. Instead, the concept positions parents and caregivers as the real heroes behind a child’s progress. Using a superhero metaphor, the visuals highlight the strength and dedication families bring to the therapy journey.

COLOR PALETTE
#216B9B

PRIMARY COLOR

Builds trust and calm. Connects to healthcare + reliability. Used as the main background to keep the message stable and reassuring.

#47B492

SUPPORT COLOR

Represents growth and progress. Ties directly to child development and therapy outcomes. Used for highlights and supportive messaging.

#FFFFFF

BASE / NEUTRAL

Keeps everything clean and accessible. Improves readability and clarity. Balances the stronger colors.

#8C2137

ACCENT COLOR

Adds energy and urgency. Used sparingly to draw attention to key elements. Connects to the “hero” concept without overpowering the tone.

CAMPAIGN IDENTITY & DIGITAL APPLICATIONS
Together We Thrive campaign logo
Together We Thrive outdoor campaign poster mockup
Together We Thrive website design
Together We Thrive website and campaign mockups
EDITORIAL DESIGN

Exhibition Catalogue Design

An exhibition catalogue built around the final works of Arthur Shilling, emphasizing typographic clarity and narrative pacing. The layout balances structure and quiet visual rhythm to support reflection and archival presence.

Arthur Shilling exhibition catalogue spread mockup
Exhibition catalogue spread 1
Exhibition catalogue spread 2
Exhibition catalogue spread 3
Exhibition catalogue spread 4
Exhibition catalogue spread 5
Naseer Shamma concert poster
CONCERT POSTER

Naseer Shamma

This poster was created for a commemorative concert by Naseer Shamma honoring the cultural memory of Mosul after the destruction of ISIS prisons. The design uses restraint, contrast, and quiet typography to reflect mourning, resilience, and the enduring presence of music as a form of remembrance.

Naseer Shamma poster shared on Instagram
Naseer Shamma final print poster
Antara cinematic movie concept poster
MOVIE CONCEPT POSTER DESIGN

Antara

A cinematic concept poster inspired by the legend of Antara, exploring themes of heritage, identity, and inner strength. Layered desert textures and symbolic imagery create an epic visual narrative that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

Empower conceptual magazine cover
MAGAZINE DESIGN

Empower

A conceptual magazine cover using the throne as a symbol of power, exclusion, and access. Cinematic lighting and restrained typography create a tense editorial narrative around hierarchy and authority.

Empower magazine editorial spread
Empower magazine mockup with cover and Revolution spread
Empower magazine mockup with Freedom spread
Empower magazine Freedom editorial spread
Empower magazine Civil War editorial spread
Empower magazine mockup with Civil War spread and back cover
VISUAL EXPLORATIONS

Human Jungle

A conceptual poster series using animal symbolism to explore power, behavior, and self-awareness in modern society. Each piece reflects a psychological archetype shaped by authority, instinct, and choice.

Human Jungle poster 1 Human Jungle poster 2 Human Jungle poster 3 Human Jungle poster 4 Human Jungle poster 5 Human Jungle poster 6 Human Jungle poster 7 Human Jungle poster 8 Human Jungle poster 9
MOTION / TYPOGRAPHY

Demagoguery

MOTION / TYPOGRAPHY

Nations Are Built on Justice

03 / ABOUT

I’m not trying to fit inside one medium.

I work across graphic design, motion, video, photography, drone, web and visual storytelling. The medium changes. The thinking doesn’t.

I like systems, cinematic framing, sharp typography, public space, real places and ideas with friction. I’m more interested in making work people remember than making work that politely disappears.

Creative Direction Motion Design Video Editing Photography Drone Graphic Design Web / UI Visual Storytelling

04 / PRINCIPLE

“Make it beautiful” is not enough.
Make it mean something.
05 / CONTACT

Got something
worth making?

abdul.khaito@gmail.com ↗
© MALEK KHAITO