Mohammed Enad Named Latest Recipient of Toronto Film School’s BMO BIPOC Creative Achievement Award
Toronto Film School is proud to announce Graphic Design & Interactive Media student Mohammed Enad as the latest recipient of the BMO BIPOC Creative Achievement Award.
Presented quarterly in partnership with BMO, the $1,250 bursary celebrates the creativity and promise of full-time students who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour. The award aims to foster greater diversity and representation in Canada’s creative industries by helping recipients overcome financial barriers and successfully complete their programs.
For Enad, who brings a unique blend of design, storytelling, and cultural perspective to his work, the award is both an honour and a responsibility.
“Design, for me, began with a love for calligraphy and typography – two disciplines where form and meaning are inseparable,” he said. “That path led me to discover a deeper passion for page layout and branding. Layout gives me structure; branding gives me purpose. It’s where I can shape an idea or express someone else’s story through visual language.”
As an Arab poet and writer as well as a designer, Enad views storytelling as the throughline in all his creative pursuits. He brings that sensibility to every project he tackles – whether it’s designing a book cover, developing a visual identity, or composing a quiet page layout – infusing each with clarity, intention, and emotional resonance.
“Every piece of work reflects something I’ve learned, whether through formal education or life itself,” he said. “This experience has taught me…how to balance creativity and clarity, and how to make things not just look good but feel good.”
Having worked in both publishing and digital media, Enad credits his education with sharpening his technical skills, and his real-world experiences with cultivating confidence and a conscious, purposeful approach to design.
Looking ahead, he hopes to build a design practice that bridges culture and communication – one that contributes to inclusive branding, meaningful campaigns, and the telling of underrepresented stories.
“My goal is to work in a studio environment where I can contribute to meaningful campaigns, cultural events, and inclusive brand initiatives,” he said. “At the same time, I hope to continue freelancing with independent publishers, artists, and start-ups that value thoughtful design.”
Beyond his own professional goals, Enad also sees his future in mentorship – helping to support the next generation of BIPOC creatives entering the field.
“I fully understand the impact of support, opportunities, and visibility,” he said. “Receiving the BMO BIPOC Creative Achievement Award does not only assist me – it ripples outwards; through the work I hope to do and the communities I hope to serve.”
Applications for this term’s BMO BIPOC Creative Achievement Award are now open! Apply today at https://mytfs.ca/my-tfs-on-campus/bipoc-creative-achievement-award/
