As a visual designer with a deep commitment to sustainability. I am particularly interested in how thoughtful design can support well-being and create positive, impactful experiences. My passion lies in developing products that not only solve complex problems but also foster empathy and long-term user satisfaction.
EXPERIENCE
2022-2024
Graduate Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
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​Collaborated with various teams to foster sustainability within the College.
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Developed content for the Arts and Architecture Sustainability website.
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Analyzed data related to sustainability research.
2022-2024
The M Group Architects
Graphic Designe Intern
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Compiled The M Group's branding materials into a comprehensive brand standard.
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Designed interior wall graphics for multiple office locations for KPMG.
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Created Social media Holiday posts based on the company’s brand identity.
2020-2021
Designer
UXLand
UXland is an online school and UX agency with over 1,000 students and clients.
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Produced low-fidelity sketches, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes.
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Participated in visual quality assurance process to maintain high-quality standards.
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Assisted teachers during classes and researched industry trends and best practices.
EDUCATION
2022-2024
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design
Pennsylvania State University
Dissertation Title: "Integrating Emotional and Mental Health Support in Digital Tools for Holistic Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Adolescents"
2018-2021
Tarbiat Modares University (TMU)
Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Dissertation Title: “Designing the landscape of coastlines with Emphasis on prospect-refuge theory and an approach to organizing tourists (Case Study: Bushehr coastline).”
2013-2018
Bachelor of Architecture (B-Arch)
Persian Gulf University
Dissertation Title: “Designing a psychology clinic with a context-oriented approach in the city of Bushehr.”
Skills
Adobe CC
Figma
User testing
User research
Web design
Prototyping
Graphic Design
Publications
HCI International, July 2024
Glucomood: Integrating Emotional and Mental Health Support in Digital Tools for Holistic Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Adolescents
Dehghan, N., Lim, H.
Glucomood is a digital companion application designed for adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D), that offers them both management tools for their condition and support for the mental health challenges that arise from living with it. This app helps users navigate their health journey with confidence.
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2023
Kang, M., Cholakis, K., & Dehghan, N.
Sustainability teaching in higher education: Assessing arts and design faculty perceptions and attitudes
The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions and attitudes of arts and design faculty on teaching sustainability in higher education institutions in the USA.
Energy Reports · May 14, 2022
Environmental and social sustainability automated evaluation of plazas based on 3D visibility measurements
Zare, Z., Yeganeh, M., & Dehghan, N.
The purpose of this paper is to present an innovative method for measuring and evaluating 3D visibility indicators to design sustainable urban plazas. Sustainable urban plazas are studied in five physical, social, semantic, spatial, and ecological dimensions.
