Shadi Al Hroub

Professional from United Arab Emirates

I am an award-winning creative director and leader with over 17 years of experience and 9 years of research in branding. I have received 45 international awards at the prestige level from around the world, cementing my status as a true expert in my field.

With an extensive background in creative direction, packaging design, and branding, as well as multimedia, I have had the privilege to work with some of the most innovative brands and organizations worldwide. These include Leo Burnett, Hilton Worldwide, Jordan Aviation, Royal Falcon, Jordan Duty-Free, Hublot Watches, The One by Young Couture, and various NGOs such as UNRWA, the International Trade Center (UN), Global Health Development, and USAID.

In addition to my successful career, I have made significant contributions to the industry as a judge for numerous prestigious awards programs. I have served as a judge for the Stevie Awards for Creative Communications & International Business, where I evaluated entries from top-tier companies such as DHL, Nivea, Pepsi, and Coca-Cola. Furthermore, I have been a final judge for Future Ideas Amsterdam, Adobe Achievements Awards 2014-present, the A' Design Awards, and the Grand Jury Panel at Vega Digital Awards. As a judge, I have assessed campaigns from companies like Porsche, McCann Stockholm, FOX Networks Group Spain, BBC, Jaguar, and eBay.

I have also taken on important leadership roles in the industry, serving as the chair of the Media Awards Judging Committee for the 17th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Additionally, I have facilitated the World Design Challenge on Sustainable Packaging, which focuses on UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Furthermore, I have served as a peer reviewer for the Journal for Artistic Research.

As a professor at various esteemed American universities, I have shared my wealth of knowledge and experience with the next generation of professionals. My contributions to the industry and extensive background in branding and creative direction have earned me a reputation as a true master in my field, highly respected and accomplished professional worldwide.


Design Achievements

Professional achievements and recognition in design excellence

12

Total Awards

6

Years Active

6

Categories

2,360

Total Score

Medal Distribution
Award Level Count
Platinum 0
Gold 0
Silver 2
Bronze 4
Iron 6
First Award: April 26, 2014
Latest Award: April 19, 2025
Award Density: 2.0 awards per year
Award Distribution

Category Analysis & Specialization

Professional focus areas and expertise distribution

Design Categories
Category Awards Domain Focus Level
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design 5 Communication Virtuoso
Print and Published Media Design 2 Communication Professional
Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design 2 Communication Professional
Packaging Design 1 Communication Professional
Social Design 1 Communication Professional
Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design 1 Communication Professional
Communication
12
100.0%
Category Diversity
6

Unique Categories

Focus Index
2,500

Specialization Level

Primary Domain
Communication

Main Focus Area

Domain Distribution
Category Distribution

Career Progression

Professional journey and achievement timeline

Career Milestones
Career Start:
April 2014
Latest Achievement:
April 2025
Active Period:
6 years
Total Awards:
12 recognitions
Dominant Domain:
Communication
12+ awards
Primary Category:
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
5+ awards
Achievement Rate

2

Awards per Year

0

Platinum/Gold per Year

Career Phase
Maestro Level
40%
Silver Awards
2
16.7%
Bronze Awards
4
33.3%
Iron Awards
6
50%

Notable Achievements

Featured designs and significant recognitions

Featured Designs
Year Design Category Recognition Client
2022 Menamonsters
Menamonsters is a design firm that is dedicated to highlighting and empowering the most talented and...
Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design Bronze MENAMONSTERS
2024 Arcadia
The Sayyida Ahad Al Busaidiyah Foundation's logo is inspired by Her Majesty's cher...
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Iron MENAMONSTERS
2022 Menamonsters
Menamonsters is a design firm that is dedicated to highlighting and empowering the most talented and...
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Iron MENAMONSTERS
2022 Menamonsters
Menamonsters is a design firm that is dedicated to highlighting and empowering the most talented and...
Print and Published Media Design Iron MENAMONSTERS
2022 Menamonsters
Menamonsters is a design firm that is dedicated to highlighting and empowering the most talented and...
Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Iron MENAMONSTERS
2019 Lazord
The encompasses simple logo, stationery, coffee cup, and extends to broader brand identity programme...
Packaging Design Iron Gate 10 LLC

12

Top Tier Awards

A' Design Award Recognitions

2

Unique Clients

Different Organizations Served

6

Design Categories

Areas of Excellence


Competitive Position

Performance analysis and peer comparison

Global Standing
#708

Global Rank

94.1%

Percentile

Top 5.9%
National Standing in United Arab Emirates
#4

National Rank

35

Total Designers

Top 11.4%
Average Score
661
Above Average
Peers Ahead
245
Competitors
Peers Behind
4,872
Following

Design Expertise

Specialization analysis and innovation metrics

Design Domains
Communication 12 awards (100%)
Advanced Proficiency
  • Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design 5
Developing Expertise
  • Print and Published Media Design 2
  • Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design 2
6
Category Diversity

Unique design categories

1
Expertise Depth

Advanced & mastered categories

2
Achievement Rate

Awards per active year


Achievement Timeline

Professional milestones and recognition history

Recognition History
Year Total Distribution
2019 1
1
2022 4
1
3
2024 1
1
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Iron
Total Achievements
6

Career total recognitions

Years of Excellence
3

Active years in design

Most Prolific Year
4

2022

Professional Journey
2019
2022
2024

Design Impact

Client portfolio and sector influence

Client Portfolio
Client Projects Awards Categories
MENAMONSTERS 5 B 1 I 4 4 categories
Gate 10 LLC 1 I 1 1 categories
Total Clients
2

Organizations served

Repeat Clients
1

Multiple project clients

Avg. Projects
3

Projects per client

Client Industry Distribution
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
1 clients, 5 projects
Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design
1 clients, 5 projects
Print and Published Media Design
1 clients, 5 projects
Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design
1 clients, 5 projects
Packaging Design
1 clients, 1 projects

Performance Benchmarks

Statistical analysis and performance indicators

Statistical Position
94.1th Percentile
Z-Score: 0.96

2,360

Shadi Al Hroub Score
Above Average

725

Population Mean
Average Score

324

Population Median
Middle Score
Performance Distribution
Supreme Elite (25,600+ points)
6 designers (0.1%)
Legendary Elite (12,800+ points)
21 designers (0.2%)
Elite (6,400+ points)
73 designers (0.6%)
Virtuoso (3,200+ points)
318 designers (2.7%)
Maestro (1,600+ points)
1022 designers (8.6%)
▼ You
Advanced (800+ points)
1572 designers (13.2%)
Established (400+ points)
2533 designers (21.2%)
Professional (1+ points)
6397 designers (53.6%)
Relative Position
Top 5.9%

Global ranking position

Performance Level
Above Average

Relative to population mean

Statistical Significance
Normal Range

Based on standard deviation


Strategic Insights

Opportunities and recommendations for continued growth

Core Strengths
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design

Communication

Advanced Level
5 achievements
Print and Published Media Design

Communication

Developing Level
2 achievements
Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design

Communication

Developing Level
2 achievements
Growth Opportunities
Emerging Expertise
Print and Published Media Design
Communication
2 projects
Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design
Communication
2 projects
Packaging Design
Communication
1 projects
Related Opportunities
Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design
Communication
New Domain
Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design
Communication
New Domain
Photography and Photo Manipulation Design
Communication
New Domain
Expertise Development

Focus on strengthening emerging categories to achieve advanced status

Strategic Priority
Domain Leadership

Build upon existing strengths to establish domain leadership

Strategic Priority


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6

Years of Excellence

12

Design Awards

6

Design Categories

#708

Global Ranking


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