About

Working Experience

My Career Path and Research Practice

Over the years, I have developed a practice that brings together design, typography, and research on writing systems. My work explores the visual and cultural dimensions of scripts, with a particular focus on African writing systems and their place in contemporary visual culture.

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Visiting Fellow

University of Cambridge – Cambridge, UK

2026

Conducting research with the VIEWS (Visual Interactions in Early Writing Systems) project at the Faculty of Classics. My research explores Writing as Image, with a comparative visual study of Bété and Chinese scripts, focusing on the visual and cultural dimensions of writing systems.

Lecturer in Arts, Design and Multimedia

University of Bondoukou – Côte d’Ivoire

2024 - Present

Teaching graphic design, typography, and cultural heritage while contributing to the development of the Arts, Design and Multimedia program. Supervising student projects and developing curricula connecting design practice with cultural and visual research.

Type Designer

Google Fonts Collaboration
International Project

2024 - 2025

Developing typefaces inspired by African writing systems for digital environments. The project focuses on expanding typographic diversity and exploring how indigenous scripts and visual traditions can inform contemporary type design.

Graphic Designer & Researcher

Independent Practice – Côte d’Ivoire, China, France, etc.

2019 - Present

Working at the intersection of graphic design, typography, and research on writing systems, with a particular focus on the Bété script and its visual language within contemporary design and artistic practices.

Visual Artist

Independent Practice – Côte d’Ivoire / International

2018 - Present

Exploring the intersection of visual language, cultural heritage, and contemporary art, my work focuses on graphic symbols, signs, and writing systems in Côte d’Ivoire and across Africa, transforming scripts like Bété and Bouabré into immersive art experiences. Exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects highlight the aesthetic and communicative power of text beyond its linguistic function.

Testimonial

Client Experiences and Reviews

"Adam’s deep research on African writing systems directly influenced the success of our exhibition. His combination of artistic vision and academic insight is rare and invaluable!"

— Fatoumata Diallo

Museum Project Manager, Côted’Ivoire

Adam’s work on script-based visual projects bridges the gap between heritage and modern design. His projects have had a lasting impact on our educational and cultural initiatives."

— Mariam Ouattara,

Director, Cultural Education NGO

"Adam’s expertise in graphic design and typography brought our visual identity to a whole new level. His work on our product packaging is innovative and culturally insightful. "

— Awa Koné

Manager at Brandify

" Working with Adam was inspiring. His approach to incorporating indigenous scripts into contemporary art and design posters is fascinating. His designs are both visually striking and meaningful ."

— Jean-Marc Kouadio

Art lover

"Collaborating with Adam was a true pleasure. Hisattention to detail and ability to blend research with creative practiceproduced artworks that resonated with diverse audiences."

— Paul N’Guessan

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