Experience
2019 | <div>ersity
UX Design and Strategy Consultant
UX Design and Strategy Consultant
Working on the on-boarding process, value proposition communication, data visualization, usability testing, and feasible business models.
Aug 2016 - Dec 2018 | Adventure Solutions
Creative Director
Creative Director
Taking projects from research to concepts and production ready designs in the fields of Ninja, Parkour, Climbing, Zipline and aerial parks. Each project is unique in terms of size, age group and degrees of athleticism. At the same time, we try to standardize elements and create a library of interchangeable obstacles. The core features of all projects is a sense adventure.
As the lead designer, I manage priorities within the design group, allocate tasks, communicate on behalf of design both internally and externally.
As the lead designer, I manage priorities within the design group, allocate tasks, communicate on behalf of design both internally and externally.
Jan 2016-Aug 2016 | Adventure Solutions
Product Designer and Researcher
Product Designer and Researcher
Designing Ninja Warrior courses based on clients’ space, budget, target customers and the desired level of difficulty. Additionally, I was involved in the R&D process for novel Ninja elements.
2015-Present | Holoma Inc.
Product Design Consultant
Product Design Consultant
Designing a large range of consumer products, providing research, ideation, 3d modeling and rendering services. Ensuring that the products are aligned with clients’ brand identity while remaining manufacturable and cost effective.
2015 | Savannah College of Art and Design
Digital Lab Technician
Digital Lab Technician
Aiding students in their prototype and project finalization through 3D printing, laser cutting and large format printing.
2015 | Reebok® - SCAD sponsored project
Project Manager
Project Manager
Collaborative project to research, explore and develop ways in which Reebok could use materialscrap, cutoffs, end of roll fabrics, and discontinued fabric to create products.
2013 | Fossil® - SCAD sponsored project
Product Designer
Product Designer
Collaborative project to design innovative watch concepts based on the Fossil® brand.
2009-2010 | Dorsa Leather Company, Tehran
Lead Designer
Lead studio designer for youth market leather accessory products. Responsible for trend analysis, consumer research, prototyping, manufacturing and new materials research.
Lead Designer
Lead studio designer for youth market leather accessory products. Responsible for trend analysis, consumer research, prototyping, manufacturing and new materials research.
2008 | Honar Choob Arjan
Intern
Designed and developed juvenile furniture from concept through preliminary engineering phases.
Intern
Designed and developed juvenile furniture from concept through preliminary engineering phases.
Education
2020 | California Institute of the Arts
Certification, UX/UI Specialization
Certification, UX/UI Specialization
2015 | Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Master of Arts, Industrial Design
Teacher assistant
Master of Arts, Industrial Design
Teacher assistant
2010 | University of Art, Tehran
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Design
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Design
2010 | Domus Academy
Certification, Accessory Design
Certification, Accessory Design
Awards
2015 | Pernod Ricard® "Connected Bottles" design challenge
Awarded second place
Awarded second place
2012-2014 | Artists and honors scholarship
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
2010 | Cited for best thesis of the year
University of Art, Tehran
Awarded by the Chair of the Industrial Design Department
University of Art, Tehran
Awarded by the Chair of the Industrial Design Department