Designer with over five years of experience in Industrial Design and UX Engineering. Skilled in merging design
with engineering to create user-centric, innovative products. Passionate about Bio design and integrating natural elements into practical, sustainable solutions.
Experience
Aug 2023 – Present
Primary Instructor | Graduate Teaching Assistant
School of Design, University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL
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Developed and delivered course content for design students.
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Guided students in design principles and sketching.
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Provided individualized feedback to support students’ growth in industrial and graphic design practices.
Jan 2023 – May 2023
Graduate Assistant
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Designed promotional materials for GLAS events and newsletters, increasing attendance.
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Provided photography and videography support to enhance event engagement.
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Collaborated with faculty and advisory boards to strengthen community outreach.
Mar 2022 – Sep 2022
Junior Industrial Designer
Sharif University of Technology
Tehran, IR
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Developed precise Micro-Nano System lab devices for advanced research applications.
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Enhanced genetic analysis efficiency by designing a PCR Real-Time machine.
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Increased safety standards with a custom Glovebox for laboratory settings.
Sep 2021 – Mar 2022
Industrial Design Intern
Vala Design Studio | Tehran, IR
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Designed a smart shopping trolley for Snapp Market, improving shopping convenience.
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Contributed to ideation for an NFT payment machine for ID Pay, advancing digital payments.
Education
May - 2025
Master's in Industrial Design University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, USA
Thesis: Soft Robots for Emotional & Physical Well-Being
Awards: Board of Trustees Fellowship, Larson Scholarship for Professional Excellence
Teaching Assistant: DES 140 Design Drawing
Sep - 2022
Bachelor's in Industrial Design Tehran University of Art
Tehran, IR
Thesis: Designed Real-Time PCR Laboratory Devices for Pathogen Systems
Awards: First Place in Industrial Design | Full Scholarship
Sep - 2018
Diploma | Math and Physics
Ministry of Science, Research & Technology | Tehran, IR
Achievement: Ranked 12th out of 12,000 in the National University Entrance Exam
Skills
& Expertise
Product Design: UX Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Strategy, Prototyping
3D Design: SolidWorks, KeyShot, Rhino
2D Design: Sketch, Figma, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Programming: JavaScript, SQL, HTML
Languages: Fluent English, Native Persian
Awards
2023
IDA Design Awards: Silver Winner | Home & Gardening Accessories | Los Angeles, USA
Recognized for designing an innovative, sustainable product that merges functionality with aesthetics, showcasing excellence in industrial design.
Exhibitions
2024
RE:WORK exhibition: the RE:WORK exhibition taking place at Secrist gallery will be showcasing a joint studio exhibition from graduate students at UIC School of Design November 23, Chicago, USA
2024
Making (Do) Exhibition: an ad-hoc design experiment and temporary exhibition of UIC MDes work at the SilverRoom Design Lab December 18TH, 900 N Michigan, Chicago, USA