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, experince design 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
Part-time 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
Peelē Design Founder
2021–Present
Morgan Robinson Studio Graphic Design Intern, Stillwater, OK
2019
OSU App Center UI & UX Designer, Stillwater, OK 2019
Studio Shizaru Graphic Designer, Tehran, IR
2016–2018
Pegahtech.ir. Tapsel, Graphic, Motion Designer, 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