Ramy Khair
Associate Professor of Graphic Design & Multimedia
Email: ramy[at]ramykhair.site
Website: ramykhair.site
Instagram: @ramykhair
Based in Kuwait
Academic Profile
Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Multimedia with more than twenty years of university-level teaching experience across the Gulf and Lebanon. My teaching, creative research, and professional practice connect multimedia design, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation, digital imaging, film production, web design, interactive systems, AI-assisted creative workflows, spatial visual communication, and computational/aerial imaging.
I hold a terminal Master of Professional Studies in Interactive Multimedia from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. My practice-based research investigates how motion, viewpoint, technological mediation, and interaction shape interpretation in screen-based and spatial media. Across teaching, installation, 3D, video, and aerial imaging, I develop media systems that translate perception, language, and interaction into responsive visual form.
Education
- Master of Professional Studies — Interactive Multimedia, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, 2002. Terminal professional graduate degree.
- Bachelor of Arts — Graphic Design, Notre Dame University, Lebanon, 1999.
Academic Appointments
American University of Kuwait — Graphic Design & Multimedia
Associate Professor, 2021–Present
Assistant Professor, 2009–2021
University of Balamand / ALBA, Lebanon — Graphic Design & Multimedia
Full-time Faculty Member / Lecturer, 2007–2009
Part-time Instructor, 2004–2007
Notre Dame University, Lebanon — Graphic Design & Multimedia
Part-time Instructor, 2004–2007
Teaching Areas
- Multimedia design and emerging creative technologies
- Motion graphics, animation, and visual effects
- 3D modeling, visualization, and spatial media
- Interactive media, web design, and UI-oriented workflows
- Film production, digital video, and time-based media
- Digital imaging, computational/aerial imaging, and photography
- AI-assisted creative workflows and generative media
- Professional practice, internship supervision, capstone, and critique
Selected Courses Taught
American University of Kuwait: Intro to Time-Based Media, Motion Graphics, Film Production, Web Design, 3D Modeling and Animation, Digital Imaging 1, Digital Imaging 2, Digital Foundations, Digital Photography, Print Production, Graphic Design 3, Special Topics, Capstone, Internship, Independent Study.
University of Balamand / ALBA: New Media Design 1–3, Web Design, Advertising Design, Senior Study Project – New Media, Senior Study Project – Web Design, Computer Imagery 1–2, Printing Design, Computer Graphics Design 1–2, Audio Visual & Electronic Techniques, Theorie et Pratique de la Video, 3D Modeling and Animation.
Notre Dame University: Applied Graphic Design 1–3, Moving Image 1–2, Visual Communication 1–2.
Curriculum Development & Program Building
- Activated and developed major multimedia courses at AUK, including Motion Graphics, Web Design, 3D Modeling and Animation, Digital Imaging 2, and Film Production. Created syllabi, assignments, supporting teaching assets, and evolving production workflows.
- Contributed to restructuring and developing Print Production, Digital Imaging 1, Digital Foundations, Digital Photography, and other studio courses at AUK.
- Co-founded / helped establish the Multimedia Engineering for Education – IME graduate program at the University of Balamand.
- Founded / helped establish the Computer Graphics and Interactive Media – CGIM graduate program at ALBA / University of Balamand.
- Supervised undergraduate and graduate-level projects in new media, web design, multimedia, and visual communication before joining AUK.
Selected Creative / Practice-Based Research
- Proximity of Welcome / Interactive Kufi: Interactive installation combining Arabic Kufi calligraphy, TouchDesigner, Arduino-based proximity sensing, keypad input, and projection. The work explores cultural hospitality, spatial presence, legibility, and viewer-responsive typography.
- Cinema4D MCP: AI-assisted creative workflow connecting natural-language prompting to Cinema 4D production processes including modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering.
- KOC 360 VR Aerial Media Project: Four 360-degree aerial video environments for Kuwait Oil Company, integrating CGI compositing and interactive infographic elements into immersive exhibition-based media.
- Computational / Aerial Imaging Studies: Aerial and spatial image projects investigating urban morphology, architectural organization, camera trajectory, viewpoint, temporality, and mediated spatial interpretation.
- Early Interactive Media / Physical Computing Projects: Flex-sensor controlled robotic arm, flashlight-controlled robotic car, online interactive 3D particle system, and infrared tracking system for a Whitney Museum experience.
Selected Exhibitions, Presentations & Public Recognition
- From Up There – Solo Photography Exhibition, The Hub Gallery, Kuwait, 2018.
- Kuwait National & Independence Day – Solo Photography Exhibition, Kuwait Embassy in Canada.
- Society for Photographic Education – Conference Speaker, Philadelphia, 2018.
- Khaleejesque feature: aerial photography portfolio feature.
- Kuwait News Agency features: aerial photography works featured on social media accounts.
- Arab Times front-cover features: aerial photography works featured on newspaper covers.
- KDIPA / Kuwait Investment Forum: photography used for reports and campaign material.
- Adobe Stock / Fotolia contributor: more than 40 refereed and accepted photographs and videos.
- Behance Portfolio Reviews Kuwait: team leader, panel discussant, and speaker.
Selected Professional / Industry Practice
- Kuwait Oil Company – 360 VR aerial videos with CGI compositing and infographic integration.
- ZAIN – aerial video works for 5G launch campaign. link
- Deloitte Kuwait – animated infographic and motion graphics work. link
- Ahli Bank of Kuwait – ten animation pieces for Ramadan best-practice communication. link
- Xcite / Alghanim – 4K animated infographics. link
- CallisonRTKL, SSH Architecture, Ministry of Interior Kuwait, Ministry of Information, NBK, KIB, DJI Kuwait, and other institutional / commercial media clients.
Academic Leadership & Service
- E-Portfolio Coordinator and lead developer of departmental e-portfolio system.
- Internship Coordinator and faculty supervisor for student internships.
- Capstone juror, advisor, and final reviewer.
- Student academic advisor for Graphic Design majors.
- Assessment and accreditation-related committee work, including NASAD-related program preparation.
- Acting program lead / acting chair during summer terms.
- Technical representative for the Art & Graphic Design program and multimedia equipment coordination.
- Departmental Grade Appeal Committee, College Grade Appeal Committee, Library Committee, IT-related service, and university publication advising.
Research Areas
- Spatial Media & Perception / motion and viewpoint analysis in screen-based and environmental imaging (2018–Present)
- Interactive Kufi / sensor-driven typographic installation exploring language as spatial behavior (2025–Present)
- Generative Image Systems / AI-assisted image production and collaborative authorship workflows (Ongoing)
- Aerial Imaging Studies / high-altitude perspective as a tool for spatial interpretation and mapping (2017–Present)
Professional Memberships
- ACM SIGGRAPH / Association for Computing Machinery, Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.
- SPE / Society for Photographic Education.
- INSTICC / Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication.
Technical Areas
- Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Animate, Lightroom.
- 3D / visualization: Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender, Lightwave, Bryce, ZBrush, Poser; 3D printing and rendering workflows.
- Web / interactive: HTML/CSS foundations, WordPress, Joomla, Dreamweaver, Adobe XD and legacy multimedia systems.
- Creative coding / interaction: TouchDesigner, Arduino-based sensing, projection, serial input, physical-computing workflows.
- Video / sound / postproduction: Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, ProTools, Audition.
- Photography / spatial media: DSLR / mirrorless production, drone photography and videography, 360 VR, HDR panorama, aerial imaging, architectural and urban imaging.
Talks, Lectures & Workshops
Talks, Presentations & Media Appearances
- Artist Talk / From Up There Solo Exhibition, The Hub Gallery, Kuwait (2018)
- Interview / Good Morning Kuwait, Kuwait TV (2022)
- Interview / Hala Kuwait, Kuwait TV (2022)
- Podcast Appearance / Untold Podcast, Kuwait TV (2024)
- Behance Portfolio Reviews – Kuwait / Speaker (2017)
Juries & Academic Participation