Educator based in Southern California.
Ghazal's creative pursuits are characterized by a self-driven approach with a keen socio-political focus, particularly advocating for Design for Good initiatives and women's rights. She specializes in typography, illustration, branding, and generative AI.
ghazalforroutan@gmail.com
MFA in Graphic Design
Oklahoma State University
2018– 2021
BFA in Graphic Design Alzahra University, IRAN
2014– 2017
INTERVIEWS
Canvas Rebel Young Entrepreneurs "Meaning & Purpose" 2023
Unlady Like Podcast The feminist Iranian Revolution 2022
Jagwire Magazine Augusta University, Using art and design as a sign of protest 2022
The Guardian Magazine Iranian women using art to protest by Fuchsia Hart 2022
Design Week Iranian diaspora designers pledge support
2022
Future Voices Podcast Guest speaker
2021
Iranian Channel 5
2013
IRIB1/ Channel 2/1
2015–2013
Javan Magazine
2013
Kasb-o-Kar Newspaper
2013
Green Family Magazine 2014
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track, California State University San Marcos
2024 – Present
Lecturer
Chapman University
2024
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track, Augusta University
2021 – 2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant Oklahoma State University
2018 – 2021
English Instructor
Safir Language Academy, IRAN
2015
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Resilience Magazine Bosla Arts, London, UK
2022
Revealing Recording Reflecting Women Graphic Designers, Khatt Foundation 2022
Makhzan Magazine An Arabic Typography Magazine for the middle eastern designers
2020
3rd Baban Graphic Yearly Book Baban Publications 2017
The Dream’s Image Pouya-Nama Publications
2016
2nd Baban Graphic Yearly Book Baban Publications 2016
Designer
Design Army
2023
Founder
Peelē Design
2021–Present
Graphic Design Intern
Morgan Robinson Studio Stillwater, OK
2019
UI & UX Designer
OSU App Center
Stillwater, OK 2019
Graphic Designer
Studio Shizaru, Tehran, IR
2016–2018
Graphic, Motion Designer
Pegahtech.ir. Tapsel, Tehran, IR
2016
Co-Founder of Watchcollage
2012
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
V&A Museum Permenant Collection London, UK
2023
Eyedrum Exhibition Juried Art Exhibition; Professors of Art, Atlanta, GA
2022
Augusta University Department of Art & Design Gertrude Herbert, Augusta 2022
The Ties that Bond Gertrude Herbet Institute of Art, Augusta, GA
2021
JRB Art Gallery “Photographic portraiture” Oklahoma City, OK
2021
Modella Art Gallery MFA Thesis Exhibition, Stillwater, OK, USA
2020
Even/Odd
FISK
Airbnb
AWARDS
Indigo International Awards Gold in Design for Social Change
2022
Graphex 53 Best in Self Promotion , Tulsa's Art Director's Club
2022
Graphex 52 Best of Print, Tulsa's Art Director's Club 2021
Graphex 52 Best of Print, Tulsa's Art Director's Club 2021
Applied Arts Awards Best in Illustration
2021
Salute Awards Winner of Merit Awards
2021
Salute Awards Best in Poster, Honorable Mention 2021
Salute Awards Best in illustration, Honorable Mention
2021
Graphex 51 Best of Print, Tulsa's Art Director's Club 2020
Graphex 51 Best of Print, Tulsa's Art Director's Club 2020
Ms International OSU Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
2018
13th Khawrizmi Youth Awards Watch Collage Illustration 2end in the country, Tehran, IR
2013