{"id":22875,"date":"2024-01-29T10:40:55","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=22875"},"modified":"2024-06-12T05:50:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T05:50:46","slug":"interview-with-ahmed-bin-baz-from-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-with-ahmed-bin-baz-from-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Ahmed bin Baz from Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ahmed bin Baz, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of STF, began his career in the arts as a calligrapher and graphic designer. His keen sense for aesthetics and visual communication shaped his career and leadership approach. His diverse art collection continually inspires his innovative leadership style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. Please give us a brief bio of yourself and your creative background.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My creative journey began with a passion for the arts, starting as a calligrapher and graphic designer. I developed an eye for aesthetics and visual communication early, shaping my career and leadership style. My art collection reflects my diverse taste and inspires my innovative leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m intrigued by the blend of creativity and theory, currently exploring intelligent design theory to enhance our work&#8217;s impact. As Founder and Chief Creative Officer of STF, I merge my artistic and design skills with strategic thinking, leading our team to innovative solutions. My leadership focuses on artistic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and pushing creative boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. What made you become\/why did you choose to become a creative?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My fervor has always centered on employing art as a medium to communicate profound messages and evoke emotions. This belief has been a defining influence on my career, underscoring the critical importance of creative professionals in shaping perceptions and influencing cultural narratives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Tell us more about your business\/company, job profile and what you do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shaping the Future is a creative consultancy firm that operates four distinct and integrated disciplines; Advisory, Agency, Spaces &amp; Digital. 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