Client: Sheesh Mahal, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, Pakistani Restaurant
logo, 2017
Sheesh Mahal is the most popular Pakistani restaurant in Oklahoma City. It is named after the 17th century palace in Lahore built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The Sheesh Mahal is architectural masterpiece and has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this artwork, I tried to capture the mysticism and exoticness of the building. The focal point of my logo is one of Sheesh Mahal’s arches which is placed on the cutting board. White crescent, the well-known symbol of Islam and Pakistan, replaced the hole for hanging at the top of the cutting board. The moon also confirms that all the meals prepared in this restaurant are made in accordance with Islamic dietary law (halāl food). My goal was to design an original logo that is both distinguishable and easily recognizable while honoring great Muslim cultural heritage.
2023: Selected for the 3rd Creative Bridge – Novosibirsk 2023, the international exhibition of design and visual arts, Novosibirsk State Museum of Local History and Nature, Novosibirsk, Russia
2025: Selected for Graphis Design Awards 2026, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Honorable Mention
