Toronto
Barcelona
Oxford
London
Paris
Den Haag
Tehran
Barcelona
Oxford
London
Paris
Den Haag
Tehran
Aspiring to bring design thinking to individuals and organizations with human centered ambitions. Designer.
I organize the Toronto chapter of Creative Mornings and spend my days working alongside talented folks at Jet Cooper, a Toronto based digital agency.
I lead a variety of projects for startups, non-profits and corporate organizations, with the singular focus of bringing design thinking to individuals and organizations with human centered ambitions. My work spans over brand development, web and interactive design, print, motion-graphics, content creation, translation and workshop facilitation.
A nomad by nature, from 2008 to 2010 I was stationed at Toronto's Center for Social Innovation, tapping into the network of change makers in the city and staying in touch with professionals of all kinds with a social mission.
COMMUNITY
Toronto Organizer, Creative Mornings
October 2011 - Current
For enquires on CreativeMornings Toronto:
Toronto [at] creativemornings.com // @Toronto_CM
Toronto Organizer, Creative Mornings
October 2011 - Current
For enquires on CreativeMornings Toronto:
Toronto [at] creativemornings.com // @Toronto_CM
WRITING
Editor of Reviews, Neshan Magazine
September 2010 - Current
Online Editor, Dabireh Collective
2008 - Current
Outside the Lines // Read Online
Report, Design Taxi, December 2009
Tehran Underground
Article, Haft Shahr Quarterly, November 2008
FITC: Flashy Islands // Read Online
Report, Ping Magazine, July 2007
Iranian Typography Now // Read Online
Article, Ping Magazine, December 2006
Republished in Design Taxi and Newgraphic, China
Featured by Icograda
SPEAKING
John Stuart Mill and Us
Pecha Kucha Night, Toronto, February 2012
Artistic Expressions in Iran and among the Iranian Diaspora
Panel discussion at Iran Symposium, Glendon College, Toronto, March 2010
Working with Design(ers)
Workshop at Center for Social Innovation
February 2010
Social networks and social change
Ignite Toronto, November 2009
Current Landscape of Iranian Graphic Design
Lecture at Noor Cultural Center, November 2008
History and Contemporary Practices
Presentation at 50 Years of Iranian Graphic
Design, York University, March 2008
WORKS PUBLISHED
Arabesque, Design from the Arab World and Persia
Interview and works published // More Info.
Die Gestalten Verlag, March 2008
EDUCATION
York University / Sheridan Institute
Honours Bachelor of Design (B. Des.)
2003 – 2008
University of Tehran
School of Visual Communication
Exchange Student, 2005 – 2006
Editor of Reviews, Neshan Magazine
September 2010 - Current
Online Editor, Dabireh Collective
2008 - Current
Outside the Lines // Read Online
Report, Design Taxi, December 2009
Tehran Underground
Article, Haft Shahr Quarterly, November 2008
FITC: Flashy Islands // Read Online
Report, Ping Magazine, July 2007
Iranian Typography Now // Read Online
Article, Ping Magazine, December 2006
Republished in Design Taxi and Newgraphic, China
Featured by Icograda
SPEAKING
John Stuart Mill and Us
Pecha Kucha Night, Toronto, February 2012
Artistic Expressions in Iran and among the Iranian Diaspora
Panel discussion at Iran Symposium, Glendon College, Toronto, March 2010
Working with Design(ers)
Workshop at Center for Social Innovation
February 2010
Social networks and social change
Ignite Toronto, November 2009
Current Landscape of Iranian Graphic Design
Lecture at Noor Cultural Center, November 2008
History and Contemporary Practices
Presentation at 50 Years of Iranian Graphic
Design, York University, March 2008
WORKS PUBLISHED
Arabesque, Design from the Arab World and Persia
Interview and works published // More Info.
Die Gestalten Verlag, March 2008
EDUCATION
York University / Sheridan Institute
Honours Bachelor of Design (B. Des.)
2003 – 2008
University of Tehran
School of Visual Communication
Exchange Student, 2005 – 2006
MENTORSHIP
Design Thinking, Visioning, Product Definition
JOLT, Toronto, 2013
FounderFuel, Montreal, 2012
EXHIBITIONS
Deep Surface:
Contemporary Ornament and Pattern
A major exhibition including graphic design, architecture, products, textile and fashion, CAM Raleigh, September 2011 – January 2012
Persianissimo
Group Poster Show, Toronto, July 2011
49th International Thessaloniki Film Festival
Video Projection and Installation, Greece, November 2008
GEN X, Posters by Young Iranian Designers
York University, Toronto, April 2008
International Graphic Design Day
Group Poster Show, University of Tehran, Iran, April 2007
PROJECTS
Escaping The Exotic
Lecture & Exhibition, Noor Cultural Center, Toronto,
December 2008
Helvetica the Movie, Screening in Tehran, Iran
Coordinator, Translator // In collaboration with The 5th Color, Tehran, November 2008
50 Years of Iranian Graphic Design,
Exhibitions, Lectures and Workshop
Project Director // More Info.
York University, Toronto, March – April 2008
An Artistic Journey through Form and Idea
A lecture by Bobak Etminani
Organizer, York University, Toronto, November 2007
Nastaligh, Lecture and Workshop by Saed Meshki
Organizer, Translator
York University, Toronto, January 2007
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
Hacking Health, Toronto, 2012
Kaos Pilots Workshop, Toronto, 2010
TypoBerlin, Berlin, 2009
Design Thinkers, Toronto, 2008, 2011, 2012
FITC, Toronto, 2006, 2007, 2009
Pause Conference, New York, 2008
Design Thinking, Visioning, Product Definition
JOLT, Toronto, 2013
FounderFuel, Montreal, 2012
EXHIBITIONS
Deep Surface:
Contemporary Ornament and Pattern
A major exhibition including graphic design, architecture, products, textile and fashion, CAM Raleigh, September 2011 – January 2012
Persianissimo
Group Poster Show, Toronto, July 2011
49th International Thessaloniki Film Festival
Video Projection and Installation, Greece, November 2008
GEN X, Posters by Young Iranian Designers
York University, Toronto, April 2008
International Graphic Design Day
Group Poster Show, University of Tehran, Iran, April 2007
PROJECTS
Escaping The Exotic
Lecture & Exhibition, Noor Cultural Center, Toronto,
December 2008
Helvetica the Movie, Screening in Tehran, Iran
Coordinator, Translator // In collaboration with The 5th Color, Tehran, November 2008
50 Years of Iranian Graphic Design,
Exhibitions, Lectures and Workshop
Project Director // More Info.
York University, Toronto, March – April 2008
An Artistic Journey through Form and Idea
A lecture by Bobak Etminani
Organizer, York University, Toronto, November 2007
Nastaligh, Lecture and Workshop by Saed Meshki
Organizer, Translator
York University, Toronto, January 2007
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
Hacking Health, Toronto, 2012
Kaos Pilots Workshop, Toronto, 2010
TypoBerlin, Berlin, 2009
Design Thinkers, Toronto, 2008, 2011, 2012
FITC, Toronto, 2006, 2007, 2009
Pause Conference, New York, 2008
