09/09/2026
كل الشكر والتقدير لمجلة magazine30 30 وللصحفية المبدعة حنين الخواجة Haneen Awaga على المقال الرائع والاهتمام بتجربتي ومسيرتي المهنية.
أسعدني أن يسلط المقال الضوء على رحلة تجمع بين العلم، وفن التصميم، والذكاء الاصطناعي؛ وهي المساحة التي أعمل من خلالها على تطوير رؤيتي ومشاريعي.
بالنسبة لي، التصميم لا ينفصل عن البحث والمعرفة، والذكاء الاصطناعي لا يمثل مجرد أداة تقنية، بل أصبح جزءًا من عملية إبداعية متكاملة تبدأ من الفكرة والتحليل، ثم تتحول إلى رؤية بصرية، ومشاهد، وتجارب سينمائية ومحتوى قادر على التعبير والتأثير.
خبرتي الأكاديمية في مجال التصميم منحتني أساسًا يقوم على التفكير المنهجي وفهم العلاقات البصرية، بينما فتحت تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي آفاقًا أوسع لتحويل الأفكار إلى تجارب بصرية أكثر تطورًا وابتكارًا.
وأؤمن أن القيمة الحقيقية ليست في التقنية وحدها، بل في قدرة المصمم على توجيهها بالمعرفة، والرؤية، والحس الفني.
Dr. Mohamed Fathy Abdel Razek Nagi.. Where Design Meets AI to Shape the Future
Dr. Mohamed Fathy Abdel Razek Nagi’s journey did not begin with artificial intelligence, nor was Generative AI part of his original academic specialization. His story began with art, design, and academia before his enduring interest in technology led him into a new creative space-one where design, artificial intelligence, and filmmaking come together as complementary tools for artistic expression and innovation.
In 2011, Dr. Mohamed graduated from the Faculty of Applied Arts with a degree in Industrial Design, ranking first in his graduating class. He continued along the academic path, progressing from Teaching Assistant to Assistant Lecturer in 2014, before earning his PhD in Arts in 2020.
Yet academia was never the end of his journey. Instead, it became a foundation from which he could explore broader possibilities, combining his artistic background with technology and a commitment to continuous self-learning.
From Design to Technology
From the beginning, Dr. Mohamed believed that a specialization should not become a boundary that limits a person, but rather a foundation upon which new fields can be explored and built.
Alongside his work in art, design, and academia, he maintained a strong interest in technology. In recent years, that interest evolved into a deep focus on Generative AI, particularly its applications in filmmaking and media production.
One of the projects he is especially proud of came during the COVID-19 pandemic: the development of “Design Library,” an application that brought together more than 25,000 books and references covering various areas of design.
The project was created to support students and researchers at a time when access to libraries and academic resources had become significantly more difficult.
The experience reflected a principle that has remained central to his approach: using technology to address real challenges and turning knowledge into a practical resource that can benefit others.
When AI Became a Creative Medium
As Generative AI evolved rapidly, Dr. Mohamed chose not to limit himself to using ready-made tools. Instead, he sought to understand the technology at a deeper level.
He embarked on an intensive journey of learning and experimentation, exploring image and video generation before expanding into open-source model training, character and shot design, storyboarding, filmmaking, editing, and the development of AI workflows that allow him to connect different tools and technologies throughout the production process.
Over time, Generative AI stopped being simply a new field he was learning and became an essential part of both his professional work and creative vision.
From Personal Experiments to Professional Filmmaking
Dr. Mohamed gradually moved from personal experiments and independent projects to producing complete AI-powered works and taking on professional collaborations.
Among the experiences that hold particular significance for him was a series of works inspired by the Egyptian series “El Maddah.” One of them, “El Maddah – El Montakhab,” caught the attention of actor Hamada Helal, who praised the work and shared it on his official page.
For Dr. Mohamed, the moment represented more than simply gaining exposure. It was a powerful validation that projects born out of curiosity, passion, and self-directed learning could reach a wider audience and create opportunities for further growth.
His work soon extended beyond independent projects. He contributed to projects associated with the Saudi Ministry of Culture as part of the 2026 Readers and Book Fair, and produced short animated films for Mersal Sport.
In another professional collaboration, he worked remotely with Qatar-based Dakaken Group on episodes of an animated series, with each episode running for approximately 15 minutes. His role involved designing shots, generating video, and contributing to the overall production process.
Together, these experiences marked a significant transition—from exploring what AI could do to using it as a practical tool for real-world creative production.
Do Not Become Attached to the Tool-Master the Skill
Despite the opportunities created by AI, working in such a rapidly evolving field comes with its own challenges.
For Dr. Mohamed, one of the greatest challenges is the extraordinary speed at which AI technologies and tools continue to evolve. Technical requirements and production costs can also be demanding, while the creative process itself often involves numerous experiments that may never produce the intended result.
Yet amid this constant change, he has developed a principle that has become central to the way he learns:
“Do not become attached to the tool; learn the skill. Tools change, but knowledge and ways of thinking stay with you.”
For him, learning a new tool is never the ultimate goal. What matters is understanding the underlying skills and principles that make it possible to adapt whenever new technologies emerge.
When Diversity Becomes a Strength
Today, Dr. Mohamed Fathy Abdel Razek Nagi focuses on Generative AI Filmmaking, Creative Direction, and AI Media Production, bringing together his extensive experience in design, academic background, and growing expertise in technology and artificial intelligence.
He does not see his transition from design to AI as a departure from his original field. Instead, he views it as a natural extension of it.
His background in design has given him a strong foundation in visual composition, framing, character design, and visual identity, while AI has provided him with new tools to expand that creative vision and transform it into films and media projects.
Looking ahead, his ambition goes beyond simply producing content with AI. He aims to create work with a distinct identity and genuine value-work that combines strong ideas, visual intelligence, and the creative possibilities offered by artificial intelligence.
Always Have Another Path
After years of moving across art, design, academia, technology, and artificial intelligence, Dr. Mohamed’s advice to young people can be distilled into a few simple principles: start with what you have, never stop learning, do not limit yourself to a single path, and always create an alternative for yourself.
To him, success does not mean that life will always unfold according to the plan you made. It means having the flexibility and resilience to keep moving forward when the plan changes.
Perhaps that is why he does not view everything he has achieved so far as a final destination. Instead, he sees it as another stage in an ongoing journey of learning, experimentation, and creation.
For Dr. Mohamed, the future is not tied to any particular tool. It belongs to those who can learn, adapt, and continually rediscover new possibilities every time the world around them changes.
Written by Haneen Awaga
