EDUCATION

MFA, Graphic Design | Aug. 2023-May 2027

Ohio University, College of Fine Art, School of Art + Design, Ohio, Athens

 

M.A, Visual Communication | Aug.  2019

Soore University, Tehran, Iran

• Written Thesis Title: The Role of Packaging Design in Adding Value to the Sales of Over-the

Counter Medicines: A Case Study of Abidi Pharma's Cough & Cold Franchise.

• Practical Thesis Title: Packaging Design for Dr. Abidi's Cough & Cold Franchise.

 

B.A, Visual Communication | Dec.  2007

Shahid Rajaei Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran

• Written Thesis Title: A Comparative Study of Mother Goddesses in Ancient Iran and Greece.

• Practical Thesis Title: Creating Two Contemporary Mother Goddess Sculptures Inspired by Ancient Iranian Statues.

 

Associate of Art, Visual Communication | Sep.  2005

Karaj Girls’ Technical and Vocational School, Karaj, Iran

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

Instructor 

ART 2900 - Design Applications - Section 104 | Jan. 2025 

School of Art + Design, Athens, Ohio 

• Created and taught original course content on design, software, and visual language 

• Led hands-on instruction in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign 

• Conducted critiques and graded projects with detailed feedback 

 

Online Facilitator (Teaching Assistant to Prof. Basil Masri Zada) 

ART 1210 Function + Practice | March. 2025 

ART 1230 Structure + Space | Jan. 2025 

ART 1210 Function + Practice | Oct. 2024 

ART 1230 Structure + Space | Aug. 2024 

ART 1230 Structure + Space | Jun. 2024 

ART 1200 Description + Drawing | Mar.  2024 

ART 1230 Structure + Space | Oct.  2023 

School of Art + Design, Athens, Ohio 

• Provided step-by-step instructional support in online project-based learning 

• Led virtual critiques and monitored student progress 

• Assisted with grading and overall course facilitation 

 

Graduate Teaching Assistantship (Teaching Assistant to Prof. Timothy Goheen) 

VICO 1414 Intro to VisCom Design | Aug. 2024 

VICO 1414 Intro to VisCom Design | Aug. 2023 

Scripps College of Communication, Athens, Ohio 

• Let In-Person Critique Sessions 

• Troubleshooting Student Project Issues 

• Assessment and Grading 

 

Private Graphic Design Tutor (Online) | Jun. – Sep. 2020 

Tehran, Iran  

• Instructing Design Principles 

• Demonstrating Tools via Real-World Project Frameworks 

• Individualized Guidance and Support 

 

 

DESIGN EXPERIENCE 

Jury Member | Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition (OGYAE) 2025 

Online Exhibition, Athens, Ohio 

• https://oaae.net/ogyae-2025 

 

Jury Member | Original Work Grant (OWG) 2025  

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 

 

Art Director and Graphic Designer | Feb.  2017-Jun.  2022 

Cobel Group (Abidi Pharmaceuticals), Tehran, Iran 

• Problem-Solving in Design Team: 

Collaborated within the design team to find effective solutions for intricate design challenges. 

• 360 Campaign Design Oversight: 

Participated in brainstorming sessions for 360 campaign designs and supervised the execution of visual outputs, including print materials. 

• New Designer Training: 

Assumed responsibility for training new designers, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and knowledge transfer. 

• Diverse Project Design: 

Led the design of a variety of projects, including motion design, packaging, and billboards, showcasing versatility and adaptability. 

• Branding and Corporate Identity Design: 

Collaborated with team members to design branding projects and corporate identities, contributing to the company's visual identity. 

• Social Media Visual Content Creation: 

Managed and provided visual content for Cobel Group's social media pages, ensuring a consistent and engaging online presence. 

• Additional Design Projects: 

Designed various materials such as brand books, logo books, drop cards, posters, and catalogs, demonstrating a broad skill set in graphic design. 

www.abidipharma.com 

 

Graphic Designer | May 2015- Jun.  2016 

Haftkhan Tourism and Restaurant Co., Shiraz, Iran 

• Creating Event-Centric Posters 

• Designing Social Media Posts 

• Designing Brand Identity for Key Company Events 

www.haftkhanco.com 

 

Graphic Designer | May 2011-Apr.  2014 

Azin Gostar Lighting Co., Shiraz, Iran 

• Creating presentations that showcase the company's lighting designs effectively, facilitating customer understanding and engagement 

• Crafting catalogs for lighting products 

• Client Engagement and Collaboration 

 

Graphic Designer | Apr.  2010-Apr.  2011 

Novin Advertising Agency, Shiraz, Iran 

• Design engaging ads for client promotions in the magazine 

• Maintain visual consistency with the magazine's style 

• Client Engagement and Collaboration 

 

Graphic Designer | Sep.  2008-Jun.  2010 

Tayyari advertising Studio, Tehran, Iran 

• Client Communication and Information Gathering 

• Participation in Ideation Sessions 

• Visual Design Creation aligned with client requirements 

 

Graphic Designer | Aug.  2007-Sep.  2008 

Zibaloon Marketing Agency, Tehran, Iran 

• Designing Corporate Identity for the Zibaloon Marketing Agency 

• Working with marketing teams to visualize Clints need 

• Creating visually engaging assets like ads, brochures, and banners. 

www.zibaloon.com 

 

MEMBERSHIP 

Member of Iranian Student Society at Ohio University (ISS) | 2023-Current 

Member of Iranian Graphic Designers' Society (IGDS) | 2018-Current 

Member of Iranian Packaging Designers' Society (BASTEHA) | Since 2017-Current 

 

CERTIFICATIONS 

Facilitating Online Learning (Online Course) | Aug.  2023 

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 

 

Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (Online Course) | Aug.  2023 

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 

 

Introductory UI & UX Design (Online course) | Jan.  2021 

• Taught by Mr. Houman Hatefi 

Inverse School, Tehran, Iran 

 

Branding (Online course) | Mar.  2021 

• Taught by Ms. Shahrzad Esfarjani 

Inverse School, Tehran, Iran 

 

Adobe InDesign | Jan.  2019 

• Taught by Mr. Ehsan Rezvani 

Vije School of Communication, Tehran, Iran 

 

6-month Packaging Course | Dec.  2018 

• Taught by Mr. Iman Ale Mozaffar, Mr. Majid Abbasi & Mr. Nejdeh Hovanessian 

Vije School of Communication, Tehran, Iran 

 

Print & Pre-Print Science | Aug.  2017 

• Taught by Mr. Mohammad Sahradi 

Vije School of Communication, Tehran, Iran 

 

Adobe Illustrator| Feb.  2017 

• Taught by Mr. Masoud Nejat 

Vije School of Communication, Tehran, Iran 

 

3-month Creativity Management in Advertising | Nov.  2016 

• Taught by Mr. Alireza Mostafazadeh 

Vije School of Communication, Tehran, Iran 

 

Logo & Logotype Design | Aug.  2016 

• Taught by Mr. Damoun Khanjanzadeh 

Vije School of Communication, Tehran, Iran 

 

Customer Relationship Management | Jan.  2010 

• Taught by Dr. Kamran Sehhat 

Tehran, Iran 

 

AWARDS/GRANTS 

Appalachian Literary Arts and Storytelling Festival | Oct. 2024 

“art hi [STORIES]” People’s Choice Award 

• Dar-Al-Salam (Childhood Memory) Installation  

Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, Ohio 

 

Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Ohio University | Aug.  2023 

Athens, Ohio 

 

Graduate Tuition Waiver, Ohio University | Aug.  2023 

Athens, Ohio 

 

4th Basteha Biennial Exhibition | Oct.  2021 

Silver Award for CPLUS LUXE Packaging 

• Category: Mass Market Products – Branding 

Tehran, Iran 

 

Hope Photo Exhibition | Apr.  2021 

• Entry in the Virtual Photo Festival, Abidi Co 

Tehran, Iran 

 

3th Basteha Biennial Exhibition | Oct.  2019 

• Selection of work as a featured project and Published Work in the 3th Iranian Packaging Designers Biennial Book Exhibition 

Tehran, Iran 

 

4th Silver Cypress Biennial | Oct.  2015 

• Selection of work as a featured project. 

Tehran, Iran 

 

GROUP EXHIBITION 

Ohio Student Expo, Walterhouse Field, Athens, Ohio | Apr. 2025 

Creative Art & Design 

• Interactive Art Elevating Kids Experiences Installation  

 

Appalachian Literary Arts and Storytelling Festival, Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, Ohio | Oct. 2024 

art hi [STORIES] 

• Dar-Al-Salam (Childhood Memory) Installation  

 

“Turning Two”, Ohio University Art Gallery, Athens, Ohio | Oct. 2024 

• Ohio University MFA Second year Exhibition  

• Interactive Art Elevating Kids Experiences Installation  

 

“Kinship”, Trisolini Gallery, Athens, Ohio | Jan.  2023 

• Ohio University MFA first year graduate students 

 

4th Basteha Biennial Exhibition, Tehran, Iran | Oct.  2021 

• Category: Mass Market Products - Branding  

 

Hope Photo Exhibition, Tehran, Iran | Apr.  2021 

• Virtual Photo Festival, Abidi Co       

 

3th Basteha Biennial Exhibition Tehran, Iran | Oct.  2019 

• Category: Ideas and Experimental Creativity section 

 

4th Silver Cypress Biennial, Tehran, Iran | Oct.  2015 

 

WORKSHOPS 

Packaging Design | Nov. 2019 

• Led a comprehensive 3-day workshop focusing on Packaging Design. 

Vije School of Communication, Tehran, Iran  

 

Design Thinking | Dec. 2018 

• Taught Design Thinking principles in a workshop setting. 

Vije School of Communication, Tehran, Iran  

 

Design and Advertising | May 2017 

• Conducted a session on Design and Advertising for students. 

Elm and Farhang University, Tehran, Iran 

 

Mentor at Startup Program | Sep. 2014 

• Guided participants on design aspects within a startup environment during a 3-day program. 

Iran Entrepreneurship Association, Shiraz, Iran 

 

Poster Design | Dec. 2014 

• Led a 1-week workshop focusing on Poster Design. 

Honar Gallery, Shiraz, Iran 

 

PUBLICATION 

 

Interview feature in Bold Journey online magazine | Apr. 2024 

https://boldjourney.com/meet-najmeh-sara-pirahmadian/ 

 

Publication of my work as the second selected piece in the Mass market Products Section in the 4th Iranian packaging designers’ biennial book. | Jan. 2022 

Tehran, Iran 

 

Publication of my work as the selected piece in the 3rd Iranian packaging designers’ biennial book. | Jan. 2020 

Tehran, Iran 

 

Publication of my work as the selected piece in the 4th Iranian Silver Cypress biennial book. | Oct. 2015 

Tehran, Iran