EDUCATION
2021 - Present
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Graphic Design (Expected Graduation: May, 2024)
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
2009 - 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran
2003 - 2005
Associate Degree, Graphic Design
Technovocational Faculty of Tehran-Enghelab Eslami, Tehran, Iran
2003
Pre-College Diploma, Graphic Design
Kamalolmolk Art School, Tehran, Iran
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UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
2023
Instructor
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Course: Type 1
2021 - Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Courses: Type1, Type 2, Motion 1, Graphic Design Studio 2
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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
2011 - 2020
Senior Graphic Designer, Negah Advertising Agency, Tehran, Iran
Design annual reports, catalogs, brochures, book design, branding
2019 - 2020
Freelance Art Direction & Graphic Design, Courseiran, Tehran, Iran
Visual Communications & Graphic Design Services
2016 - 2019
Art Director, Negahe Sharghi Magazine, Tehran, Iran
Developed concept, identity & layout for new quarterly magazine
Directed photo shoots, worked with writers
2010 - 2011
Senior Graphic Designer, Hamarakara, Tehran, Iran
Design catalogs, brochures, branding
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2023
Graphex 54, Honorable Mention
Project: Poetic Realism, Poster and Program, Print
Graphex Competition by Art Directors Club of Tulsa, OK
2023
Flux 2022, Certificate of Merit
Project: Poetic Realism, Poster and Program, Print
Student Design Competition, AIGA Baltimore
Note: Selected from 631 entries
2023
Glitch 2023, Honorable Mention
Project: Magazine Redesign, Revolver Magazine
National Student Design Competition
2017
Iranian Society of Organ Donation, Plaque of Honour
Contribution as a Graphic Designer
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LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS
2021
Explaining The Visual Capabilities Of Contemporary Iranian Typography: Case Study Reza Abedini
Sixteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices
2019
From Page Layout to Portfolio Design
Courseiran, Tehran, Iran
2011
Introduction to Motion Graphic
Art Specialized Center, Tehran, Iran
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EXHIBITIONS
2023
Student Design Competition
Magazine Redesign: Revolver
VAC Gallery, Mississippi State Campus, MS
2023
Student Design Competition
Poster: Poetic Realism
Price Modern, Baltimore, MD
2011
Decay of Metamprphosis , Solo Exhibition
Digital painting on photo
Seyhoun Art Gallery, Tehran, Iran