http://cargocollective.com Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:35:09 +0000 http://cargocollective.com en http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/021Tehran http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/following/behrouz/021Tehran Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:35:09 +0000 Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio 323107 021Tehran is a set of five booklets, each exploring the city from a unique perspective: transpiration, the visual clutter, the natural surroundings, politics of space, and construction. Having photographed Tehran extensively these photo-books with minimal commentary present my personal reflections on the multifaceted city that I grew up in. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/323107/book-cover-670-_7.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="498" width_o="670" height_o="498" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/323107/book-cover-670-_7_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/323107/corrected-1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="379" width_o="670" height_o="379" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/323107/corrected-1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/323107/corrected-3.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="379" width_o="670" height_o="379" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/323107/corrected-3_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/323107/IMG_7855.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="446" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/323107/IMG_7855_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/Escaping-the-Exotic http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/following/behrouz/Escaping-the-Exotic Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:35:07 +0000 Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio 881382 In this lecture and at Noor Cultural Centre in Toronto I recounted historic traditions of calligraphy and picture-making in Iran and illustrated its connections with the contemporary graphic design scene. A selection of posters from GEN X exhibition, books, magazines and other printed material were on display. The event was produced in collaboration with Andreea Muscurel. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881382/escaping-72dpi-670px.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="740" width_o="670" height_o="740" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881382/escaping-72dpi-670px_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881382/IMGP2345-2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="445" width_o="760" height_o="505" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881382/IMGP2345-2_o.jpg" align="left" /> Introduction to the lecture: Iranian Graphic Design has gained unprecedented international acclaim over the past decade. A rich and varied history of visual creation and well rooted traditions of calligraphy are among the factors that lend the contemporary scene in Iran its unique features. Overlap of traditional and modern practices provides designers with a rare opportunity to absorb and re-express the immediate past that surrounds them. Creating contemporary work that reflects upon its history and meaningfully acknowledges its predecessors -like any decent apprentice in the east should do- seems to be the grand work that lies ahead. The new generation of Iranian designers, now younger than ever, is well connected to the rest of the world and aware of the context their work is viewed in. Given the political and social events that inevitably frame the works of Iranian artists, it is fascinating to discuss what is demanded of the artists nationally and internationally. While the young Iranians seek the their new identities the rest of the world seems to be falling behind, demanding to see more of what it is used to. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881382/IMGP2385-4.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="445" width_o="760" height_o="505" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881382/IMGP2385-4_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881382/IMGP2385-3.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="445" width_o="760" height_o="505" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881382/IMGP2385-3_o.jpg" align="left" /> Photos by Andreea Muscurel http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/Iran-Futures-Unconference http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/following/behrouz/Iran-Futures-Unconference Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:35:06 +0000 Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio 326718 Iran Futures is an Un-conference aiming to foster and facilitate conversation and interaction among the younger generation of Iranian students in a global context. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/3.png" border="0" width="670" height="491" width_o="700" height_o="513" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/3_o.png" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/Iranfuures-cards2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="447" width_o="670" height_o="447" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/Iranfuures-cards2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/Iranfuures-card-frint-back-1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="447" width_o="670" height_o="447" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/Iranfuures-card-frint-back-1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/iran_futures-homepage.png" border="0" width="670" height="491" width_o="700" height_o="513" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/iran_futures-homepage_o.png" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/Mac-layers4.png" border="0" width="670" height="491" width_o="700" height_o="513" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/Mac-layers4_o.png" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/Mac-layers2.png" border="0" width="670" height="491" width_o="700" height_o="513" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/326718/Mac-layers2_o.png" align="left" /> http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/Iranian-Graphic-Design-at-York-University http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/following/behrouz/Iranian-Graphic-Design-at-York-University Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:35:04 +0000 Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio 881646 In 2008 I took the initiative to bring three substantial collection of works by Iranian designers to York University in Toronto. The exhibitions were on display at the university from March 14th to April 4th, showcasing over 150 pieces, ranging from iconic works of the first generation of Iranian designers to works by young emerging talents. The exhibitions were accompanied with lectures by Professors Michael Renner and Gregory Vines from Basel School of Design and a full-day workshop by Majid Abbasi, visiting Toronto in time for a retrospecting of his works as a part of the events. For more information and samples of work visit the event website. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/genx-web.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="491" width_o="700" height_o="513" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/genx-web_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/posters-info-posters.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="554" width_o="670" height_o="554" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/posters-info-posters_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/gen-poster-w-shadow.jpg" border="0" width="668" height="863" width_o="668" height_o="863" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/gen-poster-w-shadow_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/flyers--.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="435" width_o="670" height_o="435" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/flyers--_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/2350486200_20056fee6c_b.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="395" width_o="1024" height_o="604" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/2350486200_20056fee6c_b_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/Renner-speakes.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="445" width_o="900" height_o="598" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/Renner-speakes_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/GenX-1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="539" width_o="1000" height_o="805" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/GenX-1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/alef-ta-Ye-screening.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="448" width_o="929" height_o="622" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/alef-ta-Ye-screening_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/book_17.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="447" width_o="670" height_o="447" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/book_17_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/2369712357_f684e1d3f7_b.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="446" width_o="1024" height_o="683" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/881646/2369712357_f684e1d3f7_b_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/Language-Education-Expo http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/following/behrouz/Language-Education-Expo Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:35:04 +0000 Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio 889799 The Language Education Expo of Tehran brings together institutions, teachers, translators and publishing companies to exchange ideas and showcase their programs and achievements. In 2007 I rebranded the expo using autumn colors and the number 2 written in Farsi to mark the second year of the event. http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/Shelf http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/following/behrouz/Shelf Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:35:02 +0000 Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio 982819 Shelf is a concept for interfaces in immersive virtual environments. The interface aims at incorporating cognitive patterns of users. It draws upon principles of spacial cognition and mental maps to allow for organizing data in three-dimensional spaces. Concept illustration<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/preview.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="503" width_o="670" height_o="503" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/preview_o.jpg" align="left" /> At the core of this concept is acknowledgement of the user as a social being. Therefore all data is mapped in reference to the users' social networks. In this paradigm every piece of information is directly or indirectly connected to at least one person. Accessing data in the context of our connections makes the information more relevant to real-time situations and provides a better platform for collaboration. If you find this research interesting please do get in touch with me as this is an ongoing project. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/SHELF-cover.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="330" width_o="670" height_o="330" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/SHELF-cover_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/spread2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="330" width_o="670" height_o="330" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/spread2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/spread1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="330" width_o="670" height_o="330" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/spread1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/spread3.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="330" width_o="670" height_o="330" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/spread3_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/contacts.png" border="0" width="670" height="622" width_o="670" height_o="622" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/982819/contacts_o.png" align="left" /> http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/I-Ride-to-The-Polls http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/following/behrouz/I-Ride-to-The-Polls Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:35:00 +0000 Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio 984961 Toronto Cyclists Union works with citizens, community groups, bike shops and the City towards the common goals of ensuring that cycling is a legitimate, accessible, and safe means of transportation. I worked with Toronto Cyclists Union to create these pins to advocate participation of the cycling community in Toronto’s 2010 Mayoral candidacy race. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/984961/prev3.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="607" width_o="766" height_o="694" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/984961/prev3_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/TDSB-Leadership-Workshops http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/following/behrouz/TDSB-Leadership-Workshops Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:58:52 +0000 Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio 984907 In collaboration with Andreea Muscurel we worked with a group of student leaders from the Toronto District School Board. Over the span of two weeks we directed creation of communications materials to inform other students about human rights issues and inspire student-led action. Discussions around self empowerment using new media and Web 2.0 as tools of advocacy were integral to these workshops. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/984907/Untitled-2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="430" width_o="670" height_o="430" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/984907/Untitled-2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/984907/1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="430" width_o="670" height_o="430" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/984907/1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/984907/2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="430" width_o="670" height_o="430" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/984907/2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/984907/3.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="430" width_o="670" height_o="430" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/984907/3_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/Nano-Design-Build http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/following/behrouz/Nano-Design-Build Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:47:08 +0000 Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio 932544 Nano Design Build is an architecture firm led by a team of husband and wife architects specializing in residential projects by commission. Their refreshed logo, brand new website and minimalistic signs set them up for an expansion of their business in 2011. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/932544/nano-website-.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="491" width_o="700" height_o="513" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/932544/nano-website-_o.jpg" align="left" /> website screenshot<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/932544/screenshot-nano.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="800" width_o="670" height_o="800" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/932544/screenshot-nano_o.jpg" align="left" /> Signage printed on Plexiglass<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/932544/sign-layers-max.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="418" width_o="670" height_o="418" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/932544/sign-layers-max_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/Project-Wildfire http://cargocollective.com/behrouz/following/behrouz/Project-Wildfire Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:06:40 +0000 Behrouz Hariri | Design Portfolio 918689 Project Wildfire engages Toronto’s youth in the process of creating a successful social enterprise. The project is a coordinated effort among some of the most forward thinking institutions in the city; the Centre for Social Innovation, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Ryerson University’s Entrepreneur Institute, and Filemobile Inc. I facilitated three participatory workshops with a youth focus group, and worked closely with project partners to create the name, graphic identity, website, and print collateral for the project. Launch Website <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/wildfire-web.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="491" width_o="700" height_o="513" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/wildfire-web_o.jpg" align="left" /> Photography: Jacklyn Atlas<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/wildfire-poster2-small.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="1036" width_o="776" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/wildfire-poster2-small_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/wildfire-poster3-small.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="1036" width_o="776" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/wildfire-poster3-small_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/wildfire-poster1-small.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="1036" width_o="776" height_o="1200" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/wildfire-poster1-small_o.jpg" align="left" /> Logo varioations<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/logo-var.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="566" width_o="670" height_o="566" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/logo-var_o.jpg" align="left" /> Project Outline In the course of the project participants will learn how to develop a compelling business pitch which will be entered in a contest. After a mix of public voting and jury selection, the 1st round winners will work with a business mentor team to turn their idea into a solid business plan. After the 2nd round, the grand-prize winner will receive $25,000 in funding to launch their idea, and 4 runners-up will receive $2,500. All 5 winners will receive 1 full year of business support and mentorship with an experienced mentor team. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/project-outline copy.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="444" width_o="670" height_o="444" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/project-outline copy_o.jpg" align="left" /> The Process To arrive at a versatile design solution in line with the four institutions involved, and more importantly in tune with the project's diverse audience, I guided the project partners through a series of activities and written exercises to develop unified vision and mission statements. Mind maps, point-of-view analogies, future-casting, case studies and questionnaires were among the methods used. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9265.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="503" width_o="670" height_o="503" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9265_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9260.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="503" width_o="670" height_o="503" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9260_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9674.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="447" width_o="670" height_o="447" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9674_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9269.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="503" width_o="670" height_o="503" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9269_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9276.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="503" width_o="670" height_o="503" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9276_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9700.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="447" width_o="670" height_o="447" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9700_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9689.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="447" width_o="670" height_o="447" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/21995/918689/IMG_9689_o.jpg" align="left" /> Photography by Jacklyn Atlas and Behrouz Hariri