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Omar Khayyam

Omar Khayyam is a series of urban posters that present the poetry of the Persian poet Omar Khayyam. The posters mark the 975th anniversary of the poet's birth. Each poster combines Persian typography with an English translation placed in the upper left area. The type design draws on classical Persian calligraphy and is refined for legibility in busy public settings. Each poster measures 150 by 107 centimeters and uses CMYK color at 300 dpi. The series was shown in metro stations and other public spaces in Tehran.

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Gatorade Rookie Bottle

Gatorade Rookie Bottle is an insulated stainless steel water bottle designed for young athletes. The reduced size is easier for children to hold and drink from. A built-in carrying handle supports mobility, and a dent-resistant shell protects the bottle when dropped. A leak-proof straw cap limits spills. The double-wall stainless steel interior provides more than 24 hours of insulation. The design was developed with feedback from parents and youth athletes, who identified mobility, durability and cleanability as the main needs.

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Doritos Fiera Preta 2024

Doritos Fiera Preta 2024 is a limited edition snack food packaging series created for Feira Preta, the largest event of Black culture in Latin America. Feira Preta began as a fair 16 years ago and grew into a three day festival where material and symbolic goods are exchanged, roots are preserved and knowledge is passed from one generation to the next. The packaging artwork was made by three artists from Preta Comics, an initiative of the Feira Preta Institute that promotes local Black artists. The design aims to amplify voices that often go unheard.

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Recruitment Branding

Recruitment Communication is a visual identity created for a technology company intern recruitment campaign. The main visual shows a figure beside a central sphere, while ripples stand for the growing influence of individuals in the digital age. Concept sketches were prepared in Photoshop and Illustrator, three-dimensional elements and scenes were built in Cinema 4D, and the animated version was edited in After Effects. The layout adapts to social media, websites and large printed posters. The design presents the recruitment process clearly to young job seekers.

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HarvardXR 2024

Extended Intelligence uses generative design to create a dynamic visual identity reflecting AI and XR. With procedural generation in C4D, randomized pixel matrices integrate AI and XR, reinforcing the conference's themes. This scalable system adapts across digital screens, signage, and print materials. A structured color palette differentiates participant identities, ensuring clarity. By leveraging generative techniques, the identity embodies innovation and future focused design.

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Grovehood Collective

Grovehood Collective partners with earth friendly boutique farms to create a transparent extra virgin olive oil brand in the Netherlands. The visual identity balances tradition and modernity, emphasizing authenticity and traceability. A vintage inspired label with custom cut details and refined typography reflects craftsmanship and shows all the details of olive origin. The olive with orbits symbol honors the dedication of family run farms whose world turn around this fruit, while an earthy color palette highlights the products natural origins, forming a cohesive packaging system.

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