Whether I’m in the classroom or in the studio, I see design as both a craft and a catalyst for change, and I’m always looking for new ways to push its boundaries.

Design with Purpose.

I’m a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and educator exploring the intersection of design, activism, and emerging technologies. I currently serve as an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, where I teach courses in typography, visual design, and digital media.

With an MFA in Graphic Design from Florida Atlantic University, my creative practice spans branding, UI/UX, motion graphics, and socially engaged storytelling. I’m particularly interested in how design can amplify marginalized voices, challenge dominant narratives, and spark meaningful dialogue.

As an educator, I’m passionate about helping students build strong conceptual foundations while mastering industry-standard tools. I strive to create inclusive, critique-rich learning environments that encourage experimentation, collaboration, and cultural awareness.

  • Florida Atlantic University

    Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

    Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design.

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    Iran University of Science and Technology

    Master of Science (MS) in Entrepreneurship Management - New Business.

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    Tehran University of Art

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Visual Communication, Graphic Design.

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    Technical and Vocational University

    Associate Degree (AD) in Visual Communication. Graduated with Honors.

  • Florida Atlantic University Spring 2022 – Present

    Adjunct Professor / Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Adjunct Faculty: Spring 2025

    GRA 3112C Visual Design Lab 2

    GRA 2124L Tech Intensive: Multipage Document Software

    GRA 2151L Tech Intensive: Intro to Illustration Software

    GRA 2152L Tech Intensive: Intro to Image Editing Software

    • Instructor of Record:

    GRA 2111C Typography Design Lab 1, (Spring-Summer-Fall 2024)

    GRA 2190C Visual Design Lab 1, (Spring-Summer-Fall 2023)

    • Teaching Assistant:

    GRA 2208C Typographic Design Lab 1, Fall 2023

    GRA 3112C Typographic Design Lab 2, Fall 2022

    GRA 4521C Interactive Design Lab 1, Spring 2022

    • Graduate Assistant:

    - Managed graphic design social media accounts.

    - Developed marketing materials for lecture series.

    - Provided access to departmental equipment: photo lab, laser, vinyl, and craft cutters.

    FAU Marketing Broward Administration (Internship)

    Graphic Designer, Boca Ratom, Florida, Summer 2022,

    Designed marketing materials.

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    Daylight Design (Visual Design Internship)

    Storyboard Design Intern, San Francisco, Summer 2021

    Samsung CX MDE Blueprint Design & Innovation Project.

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    Alibaba Travels Co. (Alibabagroup)

    Creative Art Director, Tehran, Nov 2017 – Nov 2021

    • Oversaw visual outputs for Alibaba Group brands including alibaba.ir, jabama.ir, zoraq.com, sindibad.iq, dobby.ir, simorghcharity.ir.

    • Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client specifications.

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    Brandist Marketing and Advertising Agency

    Studio Manager | Creative Art Director, Tehran, Oct 2018 – Nov 2020

    Oversaw design, production, and advertising teams.

    • Led creative design efforts for over 100 brands.

    • Implemented marketing campaigns, resulting in a 40% increase in client engagement.

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    Idamoraghebati.com Nov 2016 – Present

    • Developed branding strategies for various clients and companies.

    • Working with marketing professionals and company leaders empowering them to take control of their brands and create their unique identities.

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    NeginTel - Asan Pardakht- AP (PSP)

    Visual Designer, Tehran, Oct 2016 – Nov 2017

    Designed visual outputs for brands, advertising, and websites.

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    Felesh Advertising Agency

    Studio Manager | Creative Art Director, Tehran, Sep 2014 – Oct 2017,

    Managed the design studio and led design teams

    (Video marketing, Advertising and Brand design Teams)

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    Atibal Studio (Solico Group - Kalleh)

    Graphic Designer, Tehran, Oct 2012 – Sep 2014

    Graphic and packaging designer, illustrator.

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    Meraat Education Innovation Centre

    Graphic Designer | Illustrator, Tehran, Nov 2010 – Oct 2012

    Designed and illustrated schoolbooks.

    Pars Print

    Graphic Designer, Tehran, Sep 2008 – Nov 2010

    Designed advertising materials and print productions.

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    Renaissance School of Visual Arts

    Part Time Visual Art Teacher, Karaj, Iran, 2006 – 2008

    • Prepared art students for university entrance exams

    • Taught art and crafts to children (ages 4-12)

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    Visual Art Teacher (Special Needs) 2004-2006

    Taught Adobe software to special needs students.

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    Simorgh Art Studio (Internship)

    Visual Art Teacher, Karaj, Iran, 2003

    Taught art and crafts to children (ages 4-16)

  • Group Exhibitions:

    • 2024: "FAB Art Share Festival," Mad Arts Museum, FL

    • 2024: "Metamorphosis," Abra Gallery, Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL

    • 2023: "Women, Life, Freedom," Abra Gallery, Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL

    • 2023: "PostScript 12," Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC), FL

    • 2023: "The Digital Awakening," Mozaik Philanthropy

    • 2023: "Transcend Tomorrow," Ritter Art Gallery, FAU, Boca Raton, FL

    • 2022 & 2023: "STAY WITH UKRAINE," posterterritory

    • 2023: "Another Life," Global Biennial of Graphic Design Golden Bee 15

    • 2022-2024: Juried Annual Student Exhibitions, FAU

    • 2023: "Poster for Tomorrow," Stand with Ukraine

    • 2023: "Poster for Tomorrow," Do the Right Thing

    • 2023: "Poster for Tomorrow," We Stand with Iranians. Poster Exhibitions (UCLA, Missouri State University, Suffolk University, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Tbilisi)

    • 2022: "IMAGINE PEACE," Rotary International Poster Design Exhibition

    • 2022: Future Art Awards, "WOMAN. LIFE. FREEDOM"

    • 2019: New York Festivals Advertising Awards

    Solo Exhibitions:

    • 2024: Woman of Action, FAU Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Awards and Grants:

    • 2025: FY25 Broward Cultural Artist

    Grant

    • 2024: Sheila Ivory Award

    • 2024: FAU Healing Arts Exhibition, Second Place Award

    • 2024: Lauderdale's Women Empowering Women (WEW) Scholarship

    • 2023 & 2024: Esther Saylor Rothenberger Endowed Scholarship for Humanities Award

    • 2022-2023 & 2024: Friedland Grant

    • 2024: Thesis and Dissertation Scholarship

    • 2016, 2018 & 2020: Seven awards including (Gold, Silver, Commendation) from the Iranian Advertising Festival

    (Comprehensive Advertising Campaign, Public Relations Activities, Brand Visual Identity Design)

    • 2016: National Award for Marketing Communication and Branding Interaction

    • 2014: Meraat Scientific Department, Nowruz Courier Awards for Educational Publications

  • • 2023: Posterfortomorrow, "Do the Right Thing" Poster Book

    • 2022: Remarque, Visual Annual of Florida Atlantic University, Issue 10

    • 2022: Exhibit Showcases 60 Posters Selected from 1000+ Submissions from 50 Countries

    • 2015-2016 & 2017: Iranian Graphic Designers Society Biennial Publications

    • 2015: Iranian Packaging Designers’ First Biennial Exhibition Catalog

    Educational Editorial Illustrations:

    • Meraat Scientific Department. Classroom management package, Farci worksheet for the first grade. 1st ed. Tehran: Green Star; 2014.

    • Meraat Scientific Department. Nowruz courier, first grade. 1st ed. Tehran: Ravagh; 2014.

    • Meraat Scientific Department. Nowruz courier, third grade. 1st ed. Tehran: Ravagh; 2014.

    • Moharam Naghizadeh. Classroom management package reference book for schoolteachers. 1st ed. Tehran: Faranegar; 2014.

    • Moharam Naghizadeh. Classroom management Reference book package , especially for school principals, public relations unit of Meraat Educational Innovation Center. 1st ed. Tehran: Faranegar; 2014.

    • Mahindokht Barazesh. Classroom management package, sixth-grade Farci workbook and exercises, Second Volume. 1st ed. Tehran: Meraat-e-Danesh; 2014.

    • Tahere Rastegar. Classroom Management Package | Work and Practice Experimental Science Second Grade, First Volume. 1st ed. Tehran: Ravagh; 2013.

    • Tahere Rastegar. Classroom management package. First Volume. 1st ed. Tehran: Green Star; 2013.

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