Pronounced WAA-KAAS, I’m a passionate design and technology thinker, specializing in art direction and creative strategy. I find inspiration in every aspect of art, whether it's through books, music, movies or travel. I believe an unexplored path leads us to new discoveries. I graduated with an MSc. in Creative Strategy and Masters in Art Direction from Miami Ad School and Florida International University. I can be reached at hello@wsheikh.com
AGENCies
MONKS - Amsterdam, LA, CDMX, Toronto
MCCANN - Toronto
CRITICAL MASS - LA + Toronto
WUNDERMAN - Toronto + New York
ONE METHOD - Toronto + LA
OLIVER AGENCY - Toronto + Minneapolis
ZULU ALPHA KILO - Toronto
PUBLICIS - Paris
R/GA - Berlin
BBDO - Toronto
FORSMAN & BODENFORS / KBS - Toronto
TREVOR//PETERS - Toronto
PUBLICIS - New York
TRIBAL DDB - New York
GOOGLE - Chicago + New York
DIGITAS - Chicago
FILM / TV / DOCu
I RISE WE RISE - BNXN x CHIVAS REGAL (2024)
LOCKE & KEY - NETFLIX Mexico (Season 2)
MOUNTAIN MEN - HISTORY CHANNEL (Season 7)
CLIMATE JUSTICE - Ben & Jerry’s (2019)
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL ’22
REVOLT TV - BET Awards ‘18
CLIENTS / ARTISTS / COLLABS
GMC, Cadillac, Buick, Hummer, HBO, Adidas, Netflix, Airbnb, NIKE, BMW, Marriot Bonvoy, AT&T, Mercedes-Benz, Royal Caribbean, Chivas Regal, IKEA, Volkswagen, Microsoft XBOX, Nestle, Champion, Coca-Cola, Hilton Hotels Portfolio, AXE, Westjet, H&P, P&G, Smirnoff, Nespresso, RBC, Pfizer, Exxon Mobil, Tim Hortons, Coachella’22'23, CES Tech’24, L.A Comicon’24
CURRENTLY BUILDING:
METROSODA ↗ A global community exploring contemporary art and visual culture, connecting artists and emerging talent through international events and residency programs.
BRAND BODEGA ↗ A creative hub building distinctive brands through visual direction and powerful storytelling. The mission is to create work that moves culture.
AWARDS / PRESS
Young Glory
MAS Gold Paw, Photography + Typography
GOOGLE Hackathon Winner for Target UX
Published in STRATEGY Canada ‘19, Wall Street Journal '16, New York Times '16 and Time Out New York '16
Featured in Computer Arts Magazine, Applied Arts, Abduzeedo, Flickr and Tumblr